Convert gram to pound-force square second/foot
Please provide values below to convert gram [g] to pound-force square second/foot [lbf·s²/ft], or Convert pound-force square second/foot to gram.
How to Convert Gram to Pound-Force Square Second/foot
1 g = 6.85217658568216e-05 lbf·s²/ft
Example: convert 15 g to lbf·s²/ft:
15 g = 15 × 6.85217658568216e-05 lbf·s²/ft = 0.00102782648785232 lbf·s²/ft
Gram to Pound-Force Square Second/foot Conversion Table
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Gram
The gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.
History/Origin
The gram was originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density. It became part of the metric system established in France and was later standardized as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960.
Current Use
The gram is widely used worldwide for measuring small masses in everyday life, science, and industry, especially in contexts like food labeling, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory measurements.
Pound-Force Square Second/foot
A unit of dynamic force-time product, representing pound-force multiplied by seconds squared per foot, used in engineering contexts to measure force-related quantities over time and distance.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the British imperial system, combining the pound-force with a time squared and length unit to quantify specific force-time interactions, primarily in mechanical and structural engineering applications.
Current Use
Currently, the unit is rarely used in modern engineering, but it may appear in specialized calculations involving force, time, and distance in legacy systems or theoretical analyses within the imperial measurement framework.