Convert inch-pound to dyne centimeter
Please provide values below to convert inch-pound [in*lbf] to dyne centimeter [dyn*cm], or Convert dyne centimeter to inch-pound.
How to Convert Inch-Pound to Dyne Centimeter
1 in*lbf = 1129848.3 dyn*cm
Example: convert 15 in*lbf to dyn*cm:
15 in*lbf = 15 × 1129848.3 dyn*cm = 16947724.5 dyn*cm
Inch-Pound to Dyne Centimeter Conversion Table
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Inch-Pound
The inch-pound (in·lbf) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the force of one pound applied at the end of a one-inch lever arm.
History/Origin
The inch-pound has been used primarily in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, originating from the traditional use of inches and pounds in mechanical and engineering contexts, with its formal recognition dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering, automotive, and mechanical applications to measure torque and energy, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard.
Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical applications.