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