Convert pound-force inch to kiloton
Please provide values below to convert pound-force inch [lbf*in] to kiloton [kton], or Convert kiloton to pound-force inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force Inch to Kiloton
1 lbf*in = 2.70040224665392e-14 kton
Example: convert 15 lbf*in to kton:
15 lbf*in = 15 × 2.70040224665392e-14 kton = 4.05060336998088e-13 kton
Pound-Force Inch to Kiloton 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.
Kiloton
A kiloton (kton) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' has been used historically to measure large quantities of mass, especially in contexts like military explosives and nuclear weapon yields, where it signifies the equivalent of 1,000 tons of TNT.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are primarily used to quantify the explosive power of nuclear weapons and large-scale energy measurements, as well as in some industrial and scientific applications involving large masses.