foot-pounds
Twisting force measurement
Foot-pounds is a unit of energy or work in the imperial system—the force needed to move one pound a distance of one foot.
Engineers use it for measuring torque and mechanical work: The engine produces 300 foot-pounds of torque.
Also written foot-pound (singular) or ft-lb.
SI energy units
- workEffort toward a goal
- kineticRelating to motion
- potentialLatent capacity for development
- mechanicalOperated by machinery
conversion · heat · thermodynamics · conservation · output · input · expenditure · efficiency
Tool for turning fasteners
- tighteningMaking less loose
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- fastenerSecures things together
- specificationDetailed technical requirement
torque wrench · socket · ratchet · lug nut · cylinder head · spark plug · crankshaft · flywheel
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SI energy units
mechanical · conversion · heat · thermodynamics · conservation · output · input · expenditure · efficiency · ballistics
wrench
Tool for turning fasteners
- tighteningMaking less loose
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- fastenerSecures things together
specification · torque wrench · socket · ratchet · lug nut · cylinder head · spark plug · crankshaft · flywheel · bearing