Pounds-force per inch to Pounds-force per foot
Convert pounds-force per inch to pounds-force per foot (lbf/in to lbf/ft). 1 lbf/in = 12 lbf/ft. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert pounds-force per inch to pounds-force per foot
Multiply the amount in pounds-force per inch by 12 to get pounds-force per foot. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
lbf/ft = lbf/in × 12Worked example
1 lbf/in = 12 lbf/ft. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.
Units and assumptions
Uses newtons per metre. One dyne per centimetre equals one millinewton per metre. Pound-force uses standard gravity; this converts a supplied surface tension without predicting its dependence on temperature or composition. Values are rounded to 12 significant figures for display.
Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.
Pounds-force per inch to Pounds-force per foot table
| Pounds-force per inch (lbf/in) | Pounds-force per foot (lbf/ft) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 12 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 25 | 300 |
| 100 | 1,200 |
| 1,000 | 12,000 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for pounds-force per inch to pounds-force per foot?
lbf/ft = lbf/in × 12. Multiply the amount in pounds-force per inch by 12 to get pounds-force per foot. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to pounds-force per inch?
Use the pounds-force per foot to pounds-force per inch calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.
Can I use a different pair of units?
Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the surface tension converter to browse all supported pairs.