Convert kilonewton to pound foot/square second
Please provide values below to convert kilonewton [kN] to pound foot/square second [lb*ft/s^2], or Convert pound foot/square second to kilonewton.
How to Convert Kilonewton to Pound Foot/square Second
1 kN = 7233.01408014686 lb*ft/s^2
Example: convert 15 kN to lb*ft/s^2:
15 kN = 15 × 7233.01408014686 lb*ft/s^2 = 108495.211202203 lb*ft/s^2
Kilonewton to Pound Foot/square Second Conversion Table
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Kilonewton
A kilonewton (kN) is a unit of force equal to 1,000 newtons, where one newton is the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared.
History/Origin
The kilonewton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring larger forces, especially in engineering and physics, replacing the larger but less practical units like the kilopond.
Current Use
The kilonewton is commonly used in engineering, structural analysis, and physics to quantify forces such as loads, tensions, and pressures in various applications.
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.