What is pound foot per square second?

It is a unit of force in the FPS system equal to one pound mass times an acceleration of one foot per second squared, also known as the poundal.

Why convert pound foot/square second to kilogram-force?

This conversion helps translate forces from FPS units to a gravitational force unit often used in mechanical and engineering contexts with legacy or non-SI data.

Is kilogram-force an SI unit?

No, kilogram-force is a non-SI gravitational unit equal to the force exerted by gravity on a one-kilogram mass.

How to Convert from Pound foot/square second to Kilogram-force [kgf]

Learn how to convert force measurements from pound foot per square second (poundal) to kilogram-force (kgf) with our easy-to-use online conversion tool, ideal for engineering and mechanics applications.

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Pound foot/square second to Kilogram-force [kgf] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter changes values from pound foot per square second, a force unit in the foot–pound–second (FPS) system, to kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit. It helps translate between legacy imperial-based force units and the kilogram-force measure used in multiple engineering contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Input the value in pound foot per square second you want to convert
Select pound foot/square second as the source unit
Choose kilogram-force [kgf] as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent force value in kgf
Use the conversion result for engineering or mechanical calculations

Key Features

Converts pound foot/square second (poundal) to kilogram-force [kgf]
Ideal for legacy engineering, mechanical design, and educational use
Browser-based and easy to use without additional software
Provides clear unit definitions and conversion formulas
Supports understanding of force expressed by mass acceleration or as gravitational force

Examples

10 pound foot per square second = 0.140980819 kilogram-force [kgf]
50 pound foot per square second = 0.704904095 kilogram-force [kgf]

Common Use Cases

Solving mechanics problems using FPS units with force as mass times acceleration
Converting legacy engineering data or technical documents from imperial FPS units to kgf
Interpreting older mechanical equipment or scale readings expressed as kilogram-force
Specifying spring rates, bolt preloads, or small mechanical forces in 'kgf'
Estimating forces in historical ballistic or small-scale dynamics scenarios using legacy units

Tips & Best Practices

Be aware that pound foot per square second is mostly replaced by newtons in modern practice
Consider converting kilogram-force results to newtons for scientific compliance
Check legacy documents carefully to confirm units before converting
Understand the difference between inertial and gravitational force units for accurate usage
Use precise input values to minimize rounding errors during conversion

Limitations

Pound foot per square second is rarely used in modern force measurements
Kilogram-force is a non-SI unit and may require further conversion to newtons
Rounding during conversion may affect precision
Differences in interpreting gravitational versus inertial forces can cause confusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pound foot per square second?: It is a unit of force in the FPS system equal to one pound mass times an acceleration of one foot per second squared, also known as the poundal.
Why convert pound foot/square second to kilogram-force?: This conversion helps translate forces from FPS units to a gravitational force unit often used in mechanical and engineering contexts with legacy or non-SI data.
Is kilogram-force an SI unit?: No, kilogram-force is a non-SI gravitational unit equal to the force exerted by gravity on a one-kilogram mass.

Key Terminology

Pound foot per square second: A force unit in the FPS system representing the force to accelerate one pound mass at one foot per second squared, also called the poundal.
Kilogram-force (kgf): A non-SI unit of force equal to the force exerted by standard gravity on a one-kilogram mass, equivalent to 9.80665 newtons.
Foot–pound–second system: A system of measurement using foot for length, pound for mass, and second for time, primarily used in older engineering contexts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does pound foot per square second measure?

Mass

Force

Energy

What is the kilogram-force based on?

Standard gravity acting on one kilogram mass

One newton

One pound force

Which unit is non-SI?

Newton

Kilogram-force

Pound foot per square second

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