Convert inch-pound to gigawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert inch-pound [in*lbf] to gigawatt-hour [GW*h], or Convert gigawatt-hour to inch-pound.
How to Convert Inch-Pound to Gigawatt-Hour
1 in*lbf = 3.1384675e-14 GW*h
Example: convert 15 in*lbf to GW*h:
15 in*lbf = 15 × 3.1384675e-14 GW*h = 4.70770125e-13 GW*h
Inch-Pound to Gigawatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Inch-Pound
The inch-pound (in·lbf) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the force of one pound applied at the end of a one-inch lever arm.
History/Origin
The inch-pound has been used primarily in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, originating from the traditional use of inches and pounds in mechanical and engineering contexts, with its formal recognition dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering, automotive, and mechanical applications to measure torque and energy, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard.
Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.