Convert pound-force square second/foot to slug
Please provide values below to convert pound-force square second/foot [lbf·s²/ft] to slug [slug], or Convert slug to pound-force square second/foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Square Second/foot to Slug
1 lbf·s²/ft = 1 slug
Example: convert 15 lbf·s²/ft to slug:
15 lbf·s²/ft = 15 × 1 slug = 15 slug
Pound-Force Square Second/foot to Slug Conversion Table
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Pound-Force Square Second/foot
A unit of dynamic force-time product, representing pound-force multiplied by seconds squared per foot, used in engineering contexts to measure force-related quantities over time and distance.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the British imperial system, combining the pound-force with a time squared and length unit to quantify specific force-time interactions, primarily in mechanical and structural engineering applications.
Current Use
Currently, the unit is rarely used in modern engineering, but it may appear in specialized calculations involving force, time, and distance in legacy systems or theoretical analyses within the imperial measurement framework.
Slug
A slug is a unit of mass primarily used in the imperial system, equal to approximately 32.174 pounds or 14.5939 kilograms.
History/Origin
The slug was introduced in the 19th century as a unit of mass in the imperial system, named after the animal due to its slow movement, and has been used mainly in engineering and physics contexts within the United States.
Current Use
Today, the slug is primarily used in scientific and engineering calculations in the United States, especially in contexts involving imperial units, but it is largely replaced by the kilogram in most applications worldwide.