Engineering Unit Converters

Convert lb/ft to kN/m

Use our accurate converter to change lb/ft into kn/m. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change lb/ft to kn/m, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 lb/ft = 0.0145939 kN/m

lb/ft to kN/m
Pre-defined calculator for direct lb/ft to kn/m conversion.
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Formula: 1 lb/ft = 0.0145939 kN/m

Unit Information

About lb/ft

Definition: Pounds per foot is a unit of linear loading.

History: Developed for architectural beam and bridge design in the US.

Where it is used: Used to define the weight of structural members and uniform snow loads.

lb/ft to kN/m Conversion Table

lb/ft [lbft_linear]kN/m [knm_linear]
0.01 lbft_linear0.000145939 knm_linear
0.1 lbft_linear0.00145939 knm_linear
1 lbft_linear0.0145939 knm_linear
2 lbft_linear0.0291878 knm_linear
3 lbft_linear0.0437817 knm_linear
5 lbft_linear0.0729695 knm_linear
10 lbft_linear0.145939 knm_linear
20 lbft_linear0.291878 knm_linear
50 lbft_linear0.729695 knm_linear
100 lbft_linear1.45939 knm_linear
1000 lbft_linear14.5939 knm_linear

How to Convert lb/ft to kN/m

Calculation: To convert lb/ft to kn/m, multiply the value by the conversion factor (0.0145939).

Example: convert 15 lbft_linear to knm_linear:
15 lbft_linear = 15 × 0.0145939 knm_linear = 0.2189085 knm_linear

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