Convert pound foot/square second to meganewton
Please provide values below to convert pound foot/square second [lb*ft/s^2] to meganewton [MN], or Convert meganewton to pound foot/square second.
How to Convert Pound Foot/square Second to Meganewton
1 lb*ft/s^2 = 1.3825495e-07 MN
Example: convert 15 lb*ft/s^2 to MN:
15 lb*ft/s^2 = 15 × 1.3825495e-07 MN = 2.07382425e-06 MN
Pound Foot/square Second to Meganewton 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.
Meganewton
A meganewton (MN) is a unit of force equal to one million newtons.
History/Origin
The meganewton was introduced as part of the metric system's SI units to measure larger forces, especially in engineering and physics, to provide a convenient scale for high-force measurements.
Current Use
Meganewtons are used in engineering, physics, and aerospace to quantify large forces, such as those in structural analysis, rocket propulsion, and large machinery.