Convert pound-force foot to mega Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert pound-force foot [lbf*ft] to mega Btu (IT) [MBtu (IT)], or Convert mega Btu (IT) to pound-force foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Mega Btu (It)
1 lbf*ft = 1.28506746503811e-09 MBtu (IT)
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft to MBtu (IT):
15 lbf*ft = 15 × 1.28506746503811e-09 MBtu (IT) = 1.92760119755716e-08 MBtu (IT)
Pound-Force Foot to Mega Btu (It) 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.
Mega Btu (It)
A mega Btu (MBtu) is a unit of energy equal to one million British thermal units, used primarily in the energy industry to measure large quantities of heat energy.
History/Origin
The mega Btu originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy. It became standardized in the energy sector to quantify large-scale energy quantities, especially in the oil, gas, and power industries, to facilitate easier measurement and comparison.
Current Use
Today, the MBtu is used mainly in the energy sector for billing, reporting, and analyzing large energy consumption or production, particularly in contexts such as natural gas, heating, and power generation.