Convert pound-force inch to kilopond meter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force inch [lbf*in] to kilopond meter [kp*m], or Convert kilopond meter to pound-force inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force Inch to Kilopond Meter
1 lbf*in = 0.0115212462971555 kp*m
Example: convert 15 lbf*in to kp*m:
15 lbf*in = 15 × 0.0115212462971555 kp*m = 0.172818694457333 kp*m
Pound-Force Inch to Kilopond Meter Conversion Table
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Pound-Force Inch
Pound-force inch (lbf·in) is a unit of torque representing the torque resulting from a one-pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one inch from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The pound-force inch has been used historically in engineering and mechanical contexts to quantify torque, especially in the United States, based on the imperial system of units. It originated from the need to measure rotational force in machinery and automotive applications.
Current Use
Today, pound-force inch is still used in engineering, automotive, and mechanical fields to specify torque values, particularly in the United States. It is often converted to SI units like newton-meters for international standardization.
Kilopond Meter
A kilopond meter (kp·m) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilopond applied at a distance of one meter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilopond meter was used in the past within the metric system to quantify torque, especially in mechanical and engineering contexts, before the adoption of the new SI units. It is based on the kilopond, a gravitational unit of force equivalent to the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity.
Current Use
The kilopond meter is largely obsolete and rarely used today. Torque is now typically measured in newton meters (N·m) within the SI system, which is the standard in scientific and engineering applications.