Convert pound to dalton
Please provide values below to convert pound [lbs] to dalton [Da], or Convert dalton to pound.
How to Convert Pound to Dalton
1 lbs = 2.73159710074598e+26 Da
Example: convert 15 lbs to Da:
15 lbs = 15 × 2.73159710074598e+26 Da = 4.09739565111897e+27 Da
Pound to Dalton Conversion Table
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Pound
The pound (lbs) is a unit of weight or mass commonly used in the United States and other countries, equivalent to 16 ounces or approximately 0.453592 kilograms.
History/Origin
The pound has origins in ancient Roman and Anglo-Saxon systems, evolving over centuries into its current form. It was historically based on various standards, including the Tower pound and the avoirdupois pound, with the latter becoming the standard in most countries.
Current Use
Today, the pound is primarily used in the United States for measuring body weight, food products, and other goods. It remains a standard unit in certain industries and is part of the imperial and US customary measurement systems.
Dalton
The dalton (Da) is a unit of mass used to express atomic and molecular weights, equivalent to one atomic mass unit (amu).
History/Origin
The dalton was named after John Dalton, who developed early atomic theory in the early 19th century. It has been widely used in chemistry and biochemistry to measure atomic and molecular masses.
Current Use
The dalton is commonly used in scientific contexts to specify the mass of atoms, molecules, and subatomic particles, facilitating precise communication in chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology.