Convert kiloelectron-volt to pound-force foot
Please provide values below to convert kiloelectron-volt [keV] to pound-force foot [lbf*ft], or Convert pound-force foot to kiloelectron-volt.
How to Convert Kiloelectron-Volt to Pound-Force Foot
1 keV = 1.18170484024053e-16 lbf*ft
Example: convert 15 keV to lbf*ft:
15 keV = 15 × 1.18170484024053e-16 lbf*ft = 1.7725572603608e-15 lbf*ft
Kiloelectron-Volt to Pound-Force Foot Conversion Table
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Kiloelectron-Volt
A kiloelectron-volt (keV) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 electron-volts, commonly used in atomic and nuclear physics to measure small amounts of energy.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing energies at the atomic scale, with the prefix 'kilo' added later to denote 1,000 electron-volts, especially in high-energy physics and astrophysics.
Current Use
The keV is widely used today in fields such as X-ray spectroscopy, astrophysics, and particle physics to quantify energies of particles, photons, and nuclear processes.
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.