What does pound foot per square second represent?

It represents a unit of force in the FPS system based on mass (pound) and acceleration (foot per second squared), commonly known as poundal.

A kilopond is a historical force unit equal to the force exerted by 1 kilogram under standard gravity, equivalent to kilogram-force.

Why convert between pound foot/square second and kilopond?

To translate force values from the FPS mass-acceleration unit into a gravity-based force unit used in older European engineering and technical contexts.

How to Convert from Pound foot/square second to Kilopond [kp]

Learn how to convert force values from pound foot/square second (poundal) to kilopond [kp], bridging older FPS units with historical European engineering force measurements.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to translate force measurements from pound foot per square second, a unit in the foot–pound–second system representing a mass-acceleration-based force (poundal), into kilopond [kp], a gravity-based force unit historically used in European engineering.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the force value in pound foot/square second you wish to convert.
Select pound foot/square second as the input unit and kilopond [kp] as the output unit.
Initiate the conversion to get the equivalent force in kilopond.
Use the result for engineering calculations or interpretation.

Key Features

Supports conversion between the poundal (lb·ft/s²) and kilopond (kp) units of force.
Applies to mechanical, ballistic, and legacy engineering contexts.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Helps interpret force units from different measurement systems.

Examples

10 pound foot/square second converts to approximately 0.140980819 kilopond.
50 pound foot/square second converts to approximately 0.704904095 kilopond.

Common Use Cases

Solving mechanics problems using FPS units with pound treated as mass and foot per second squared as acceleration.
Interpreting force values in older European engineering or machine manuals that use kilopond.
Converting legacy ballistics or small-scale dynamic calculations from poundal to kilopond.
Calibrating spring scales and tension meters graduated in kp or kilogram-force.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent unit systems when performing engineering calculations.
Verify if kilopond is appropriate or if newer SI units like newtons are preferable.
Use this converter to understand historical or legacy force units accurately.
Be aware of the non-SI nature of both units when documenting results.

Limitations

Pound foot/square second is rarely used in modern measurements, limiting practical applications.
Kilopond is an older, non-SI unit and may be unfamiliar compared to newtons.
Conversion accuracy may be affected if local gravity differences are not considered.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pound foot per square second represent?: It represents a unit of force in the FPS system based on mass (pound) and acceleration (foot per second squared), commonly known as poundal.
What is a kilopond?: A kilopond is a historical force unit equal to the force exerted by 1 kilogram under standard gravity, equivalent to kilogram-force.
Why convert between pound foot/square second and kilopond?: To translate force values from the FPS mass-acceleration unit into a gravity-based force unit used in older European engineering and technical contexts.

Key Terminology

Pound foot/square second (poundal): A non-SI force unit in the FPS system equal to a pound mass accelerated by one foot per second squared.
Kilopond (kp): A historical unit of force equal to the force exerted by 1 kilogram mass under standard gravity, also known as kilogram-force.
Foot–Pound–Second (FPS) system: A system of units based on foot for length, pound for mass, and seconds for time.

Quick Knowledge Check

What system does the pound foot/square second unit belong to?

Metric System

Foot–Pound–Second System

International System of Units

What does 1 kilopond represent?

Force of 1 pound mass under standard gravity

Force by 1 kilogram mass under standard gravity

Force of 1 newton under gravity

Which is a common use case for converting poundal to kilopond?

Modern physics experiments

Legacy engineering and calibration of spring scales

Electrical circuit analysis

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