Convert megaelectron-volt to pound-force foot
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to pound-force foot [lbf*ft], or Convert pound-force foot to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Pound-Force Foot
1 MeV = 1.18170484024054e-13 lbf*ft
Example: convert 15 MeV to lbf*ft:
15 MeV = 15 × 1.18170484024054e-13 lbf*ft = 1.7725572603608e-12 lbf*ft
Megaelectron-Volt to Pound-Force Foot Conversion Table
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Megaelectron-Volt
A megaelectron-volt (MeV) is a unit of energy equal to one million electron-volts, commonly used in nuclear and particle physics to express the energy of particles.
History/Origin
The megaelectron-volt was introduced as a convenient unit for expressing high-energy particles in physics, particularly after the development of particle accelerators in the mid-20th century, replacing the electron-volt for larger energy scales.
Current Use
Today, the MeV is widely used in nuclear physics, particle physics, and astrophysics to quantify the energy of subatomic particles, nuclear reactions, and cosmic phenomena.
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.