MOTION
Momentum & impulse
Linear momentum and equivalent mechanical impulse.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
Resultkg·m/s → lbf·sConvert kilogram metre per second to pound-force second
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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 momentum and equivalent mechanical impulse.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
Enter a kilogram metre per second value to calculate pound-force second 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 |
|---|---|---|
| kilogram metre per secondfrom kg·m/s | kg·m/s | Interactive |
| newton secondfrom kg·m/s | N·s | Interactive |
| gram centimetre per secondfrom kg·m/s | g·cm/s | Interactive |
| pound foot per secondfrom kg·m/s | lb·ft/s | Interactive |
| pound-force secondfrom kg·m/s | lbf·s | Interactive |
| slug foot per secondfrom kg·m/s | slug·ft/s | Interactive |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.