Convert pound-force inch to Btu (th)
Please provide values below to convert pound-force inch [lbf*in] to Btu (th) [Btu (th)], or Convert Btu (th) to pound-force inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force Inch to Btu (Th)
1 lbf*in = 0.000107160622315396 Btu (th)
Example: convert 15 lbf*in to Btu (th):
15 lbf*in = 15 × 0.000107160622315396 Btu (th) = 0.00160740933473095 Btu (th)
Pound-Force Inch to Btu (Th) Conversion Table
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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.
Btu (Th)
The Btu (th), or British thermal unit (th), is a unit of energy used primarily in the United States to measure heat content, equivalent to the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
History/Origin
The Btu (th) originated from the British thermal unit, a traditional unit of heat in the British Imperial system, and has been used historically in heating, cooling, and energy industries to quantify energy content and heat transfer.
Current Use
Today, the Btu (th) is mainly used in the energy sector, particularly in heating and cooling systems, natural gas billing, and energy content measurement, especially within the United States.