Convert pound-force to joule/centimeter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force [lbf] to joule/centimeter [J/cm], or Convert joule/centimeter to pound-force.
How to Convert Pound-Force to Joule/centimeter
1 lbf = 0.0444822162 J/cm
Example: convert 15 lbf to J/cm:
15 lbf = 15 × 0.0444822162 J/cm = 0.667233243 J/cm
Pound-Force to Joule/centimeter Conversion Table
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Pound-Force
Pound-force (lbf) is a unit of force in the imperial system, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of 32.174 feet per second squared.
History/Origin
The pound-force originated from the British Imperial system and has been used historically in engineering and physics to quantify force, especially in the United States and the UK, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, pound-force is primarily used in the United States and some other countries for engineering, manufacturing, and mechanical applications where imperial units are still prevalent, often in contexts like specifying engine torque or structural loads.
Joule/centimeter
The joule per centimeter (J/cm) is a unit of energy density or energy per unit length, representing the amount of energy (joules) contained or transferred per centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of energy, the joule, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length. It has been used in contexts such as material science and physics to measure energy distribution over small distances.
Current Use
J/cm is used in fields like material testing, physics, and engineering to quantify energy density, especially in applications involving thin films, coatings, or localized energy measurements.