Convert Pound Per Linear Inch to Kilonewton Per Linear Meter (lb/in to kn/m)
In next fields, kindly type your value in the text box under title [ From: ] to convert from pound per linear inch to Kilonewton per linear meter (lb/in to kn/m). As you type your value, the answer will be automatically calculated and displayed in the text box under title [ To: ].
Pound Per Linear Inch (abbreviations: lb/in, or ppi): is a force in pounds applied over a unit length in linear inch.
Kilonewton Per Linear Meter (abbreviations: kN/m, or kNpm): is a force in kilonewton applied over a unit length in linear meter.
How to Convert Pounds Per Linear Inches to Kilonewtons Per Linear Meters
Example: How many Kilonewtons per linear meters are equivalent to 2.83 pounds per linear inches?
As;
1 pounds per linear inches = 0.17512679092099 Kilonewtons per linear meters
2.83 pounds per linear inches = Y Kilonewtons per linear meters
Assuming Y is the answer, and by criss-cross principle;
Y equals 2.83 times 0.17512679092099 over 1
(i.e.) Y = 2.83 * 0.17512679092099 / 1 = 0.49560881830641 Kilonewtons per linear meters
Answer is: 0.49560881830641 Kilonewtons per linear meters are equivalent to 2.83 pounds per linear inches.
Practice Question: Convert the following units into kn/m:
N.B.: After working out the answer to each of the next questions, click adjacent button to see the correct answer.
( i ) 98.08 lb/in
( ii ) 34.1 lb/in
( iii ) 68.95 lb/in
