Pound Per Linear Inch (abbreviations: lb/in, or ppi): is a force in pounds applied over a unit length in linear inch.
Pound Per Linear Foot (abbreviations: lb/ft, or ppf): is a force in pounds applied over a unit length in linear foot.
How to Convert Pounds Per Linear Inches to Pounds Per Linear Feet
Example: How many pounds per linear feet are equivalent to 5.93 pounds per linear inches?
As;
1 pounds per linear inches = 12 pounds per linear feet
5.93 pounds per linear inches = Y pounds per linear feet
Assuming Y is the answer, and by criss-cross principle;
Y equals 5.93 times 12 over 1
(i.e.) Y = 5.93 * 12 / 1 = 71.16 pounds per linear feet
Answer is: 71.16 pounds per linear feet are equivalent to 5.93 pounds per linear inches.
Practice Question: Convert the following units into lb/ft:
N.B.: After working out the answer to each of the next questions, click adjacent button to see the correct answer.
( i ) 61.16 lb/in
( ii ) 18.11 lb/in
( iii ) 24.53 lb/in
