Convert pound-force square second/foot to kilogram
Please provide values below to convert pound-force square second/foot [lbf·s²/ft] to kilogram [kg], or Convert kilogram to pound-force square second/foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Square Second/foot to Kilogram
1 lbf·s²/ft = 14.5939029372 kg
Example: convert 15 lbf·s²/ft to kg:
15 lbf·s²/ft = 15 × 14.5939029372 kg = 218.908544058 kg
Pound-Force Square Second/foot to Kilogram Conversion Table
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Pound-Force Square Second/foot
A unit of dynamic force-time product, representing pound-force multiplied by seconds squared per foot, used in engineering contexts to measure force-related quantities over time and distance.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the British imperial system, combining the pound-force with a time squared and length unit to quantify specific force-time interactions, primarily in mechanical and structural engineering applications.
Current Use
Currently, the unit is rarely used in modern engineering, but it may appear in specialized calculations involving force, time, and distance in legacy systems or theoretical analyses within the imperial measurement framework.
Kilogram
The kilogram (kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI), defined as the mass of the International Prototype Kilogram, a platinum-iridium alloy cylinder kept at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures.
History/Origin
The kilogram was originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one liter of water. It was later represented by a platinum standard in 1875, known as the International Prototype Kilogram, which served as the global standard until 2019.
Current Use
Today, the kilogram is defined by the Planck constant, fixed at exactly 6.62607015×10⁻³⁴ joule seconds, ensuring greater precision and stability in measurements worldwide. It is widely used in science, industry, and commerce for measuring mass.