Convert pound-force foot to gigaton
Please provide values below to convert pound-force foot [lbf*ft] to gigaton [Gton], or Convert gigaton to pound-force foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Gigaton
1 lbf*ft = 3.24048267208413e-19 Gton
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft to Gton:
15 lbf*ft = 15 × 3.24048267208413e-19 Gton = 4.8607240081262e-18 Gton
Pound-Force Foot to Gigaton Conversion Table
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Pound-Force Foot
The pound-force foot (lbf·ft) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one foot from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The pound-force foot originated from the Imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify torque in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the pound-force foot is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, to measure torque in automotive, mechanical, and structural applications, although the SI unit newton meter is more common internationally.
Gigaton
A gigaton (Gton) is a unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons or 10^9 metric tons.
History/Origin
The gigaton has been used in scientific and environmental contexts to quantify large-scale phenomena such as greenhouse gas emissions and ice mass changes, gaining prominence in climate science discussions since the late 20th century.
Current Use
Currently, the gigaton is used to measure and communicate large quantities of emissions, such as annual carbon dioxide emissions from countries or sectors, and to assess changes in global ice mass and other large-scale environmental metrics.