Convert pound-force foot to Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert pound-force foot [lbf*ft] to Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)], or Convert Btu (IT) to pound-force foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Btu (It)
1 lbf*ft = 0.00128506746822929 Btu (IT)
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft to Btu (IT):
15 lbf*ft = 15 × 0.00128506746822929 Btu (IT) = 0.0192760120234393 Btu (IT)
Pound-Force Foot to Btu (It) Conversion Table
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Pound-Force Foot
The pound-force foot (lbf·ft) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one foot from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The pound-force foot originated from the Imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify torque in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the pound-force foot is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, to measure torque in automotive, mechanical, and structural applications, although the SI unit newton meter is more common internationally.
Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.