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FOOT-POUND [2 records]

Record 1 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
DEF

Imperial unit of energy (ft-lb), defined as the work done when a force of one pound moves through a distance of one foot. Superseded by the joule. One foot-pound equals 1.356 joule.

CONT

Torque is measured in foot-pounds, joules, meter-kilograms, etc.

OBS

The metric equivalent is centimeter-kilogram, or, in international SI metric units, the joule.

OBS

foot-pound: term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
OBS

(couple de serrage).

OBS

pied-livre : terme uniformisé par CP Rail.

Key term(s)
  • pi-lb

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Unit of kinetic energy equal to the work required to raise one pound to a height of one foot against normal gravitational force.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Unité d'énergie cinétique équivalant au travail requis pour soulever une livre à la hauteur d'un pied, la force de gravité étant normale.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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