Convert kilopond meter to pound-force inch
Please provide values below to convert kilopond meter [kp*m] to pound-force inch [lbf*in], or Convert pound-force inch to kilopond meter.
How to Convert Kilopond Meter to Pound-Force Inch
1 kp*m = 86.7961654675234 lbf*in
Example: convert 15 kp*m to lbf*in:
15 kp*m = 15 × 86.7961654675234 lbf*in = 1301.94248201285 lbf*in
Kilopond Meter to Pound-Force Inch Conversion Table
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Kilopond Meter
A kilopond meter (kp·m) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilopond applied at a distance of one meter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilopond meter was used in the past within the metric system to quantify torque, especially in mechanical and engineering contexts, before the adoption of the new SI units. It is based on the kilopond, a gravitational unit of force equivalent to the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity.
Current Use
The kilopond meter is largely obsolete and rarely used today. Torque is now typically measured in newton meters (N·m) within the SI system, which is the standard in scientific and engineering applications.
Pound-Force Inch
Pound-force inch (lbf·in) is a unit of torque representing the torque resulting from a one-pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one inch from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The pound-force inch has been used historically in engineering and mechanical contexts to quantify torque, especially in the United States, based on the imperial system of units. It originated from the need to measure rotational force in machinery and automotive applications.
Current Use
Today, pound-force inch is still used in engineering, automotive, and mechanical fields to specify torque values, particularly in the United States. It is often converted to SI units like newton-meters for international standardization.