Convert nanojoule to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert nanojoule [nJ] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to nanojoule.
How to Convert Nanojoule to Foot-Pound
1 nJ = 7.37562148369551e-10 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 nJ to ft*lbf:
15 nJ = 15 × 7.37562148369551e-10 ft*lbf = 1.10634322255433e-08 ft*lbf
Nanojoule to Foot-Pound Conversion Table
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Nanojoule
A nanojoule (nJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billionth (10^-9) of a joule.
History/Origin
The nanojoule was introduced as part of the SI unit system to measure very small amounts of energy, especially in scientific and technological contexts, with its usage becoming more common with advancements in nanotechnology and micro-scale energy measurements.
Current Use
Nanojoules are used in fields such as electronics, nanotechnology, and physics to quantify small energy quantities, including in the measurement of energy consumption in micro- and nano-scale devices.
Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.