STRUCTURAL
Mass per length
Linear mass used for sections, rails and cables.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
Resultkg/m → lb/inConvert kilogram per metre to pound per inch
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Start with a familiar unit, type a value, and get a dependable answer with sensible precision. Fractions and scientific notation are welcome.
Linear mass used for sections, rails and cables.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
Enter a kilogram per metre value to calculate pound per inch with full internal precision before display rounding.
Auto keeps up to 12 significant digits, trims unnecessary zeroes, and switches to scientific notation for extreme magnitudes.
| Unit | Symbol | Converted value |
|---|---|---|
| gram per metrefrom kg/m | g/m | Interactive |
| kilogram per metrefrom kg/m | kg/m | Interactive |
| tonne per metrefrom kg/m | t/m | Interactive |
| pound per footfrom kg/m | lb/ft | Interactive |
| pound per inchfrom kg/m | lb/in | Interactive |
| pound per yardfrom kg/m | lb/yd | Interactive |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.