Convert decinewton to pound foot/square second
Please provide values below to convert decinewton [dN] to pound foot/square second [lb*ft/s^2], or Convert pound foot/square second to decinewton.
How to Convert Decinewton to Pound Foot/square Second
1 dN = 0.723301408014686 lb*ft/s^2
Example: convert 15 dN to lb*ft/s^2:
15 dN = 15 × 0.723301408014686 lb*ft/s^2 = 10.8495211202203 lb*ft/s^2
Decinewton to Pound Foot/square Second Conversion Table
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Decinewton
A decinewton (dN) is a unit of force equal to ten newtons.
History/Origin
The decinewton was introduced as a metric unit of force, derived from the newton, to facilitate measurements in smaller force ranges. It is part of the decimal metric system and is used primarily in scientific and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Decinewtons are used in physics and engineering to measure forces that are conveniently expressed in multiples of ten newtons, especially in contexts where precise force measurements are needed without using larger units like kilonewtons.
Pound Foot/square Second
The pound foot per square second (lb*ft/s^2) is a unit of force representing the force exerted by a one-pound mass accelerated at one foot per second squared.
History/Origin
This unit originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify force based on the pound as a unit of mass and foot as a unit of distance, with seconds as the time unit. It is related to the pound-force (lbf) but includes a distance component, making it a derived unit in mechanics.
Current Use
The pound foot per square second is rarely used in modern practice; force is typically expressed in pound-force (lbf). When used, it appears in specific engineering contexts involving force calculations in imperial units, especially in classical mechanics and engineering analyses.