Convert Pound Per Linear Inch to Pound Per Linear Foot (lb/in to lb/ft)
In next fields, kindly type your value in the text box under title [ From: ] to convert from pound per linear inch to pound per linear foot (lb/in to lb/ft). 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.
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 76.8 pounds per linear inches?
As;
1 pounds per linear inches = 12 pounds per linear feet
76.8 pounds per linear inches = Y pounds per linear feet
Assuming Y is the answer, and by criss-cross principle;
Y equals 76.8 times 12 over 1
(i.e.) Y = 76.8 * 12 / 1 = 921.6 pounds per linear feet
Answer is: 921.6 pounds per linear feet are equivalent to 76.8 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 ) 96.07 lb/in
( ii ) 89.22 lb/in
( iii ) 23.78 lb/in
