Convert pound foot/square second to micronewton
Please provide values below to convert pound foot/square second [lb*ft/s^2] to micronewton [µN], or Convert micronewton to pound foot/square second.
How to Convert Pound Foot/square Second to Micronewton
1 lb*ft/s^2 = 138254.95 µN
Example: convert 15 lb*ft/s^2 to µN:
15 lb*ft/s^2 = 15 × 138254.95 µN = 2073824.25 µN
Pound Foot/square Second to Micronewton Conversion Table
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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.
Micronewton
A micronewton (µN) is a unit of force equal to one millionth of a newton, the SI base unit of force.
History/Origin
The micronewton was introduced as a submultiple of the newton to measure very small forces, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, as part of the SI system standardization.
Current Use
Micronewtons are used in precision measurements in physics, engineering, and scientific research where very small forces need to be quantified accurately.