Convert pound-force foot to electron-volt
Please provide values below to convert pound-force foot [lbf*ft] to electron-volt [eV], or Convert electron-volt to pound-force foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Electron-Volt
1 lbf*ft = 8.46235003824179e+18 eV
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft to eV:
15 lbf*ft = 15 × 8.46235003824179e+18 eV = 1.26935250573627e+20 eV
Pound-Force Foot to Electron-Volt Conversion Table
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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.
Electron-Volt
An electron-volt (eV) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of kinetic energy gained or lost by an electron when it is accelerated through an electric potential difference of one volt.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing atomic and subatomic energies, especially in quantum physics and particle physics, replacing larger units like the joule for small-scale energies.
Current Use
The electron-volt is widely used in physics and chemistry to quantify energies at the atomic and subatomic levels, such as in spectroscopy, particle physics, and quantum mechanics, due to its convenience in expressing small energy values.