MOTION
Momentum & impulse
Linear momentum and equivalent mechanical impulse.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
Result1 slug·ft/s1 lbf·s = 1 slug·ft/s
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lbf·s to slug·ft/s Converter
Convert pound-force second (lbf·s) to slug foot per second (slug·ft/s). Enter a value for an instant result, or use the examples and reverse conversion below.
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HOW IT IS CALCULATED
Convert through kilogram metre per second
Enter a pound-force second value to calculate slug foot per second with full internal precision before display rounding.
Display PrecisionAuto · 6 significant digits
Auto trims unnecessary zeroes and uses scientific notation for extreme magnitudes. Use Digits to set the display precision; calculations retain full precision.
QUICK REFERENCE
All units in this quantity
| Unit | Symbol | Converted value |
|---|---|---|
| kilogram metre per secondfrom lbf·s | kg·m/s | 4.44822 |
| newton secondfrom lbf·s | N·s | 4.44822 |
| gram centimetre per secondfrom lbf·s | g·cm/s | 444822 |
| pound foot per secondfrom lbf·s | lb·ft/s | 32.174 |
| pound-force secondfrom lbf·s | lbf·s | 1 |
| slug foot per secondfrom lbf·s | slug·ft/s | 1 |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.
lbf·s to slug·ft/s Conversion Reference
Pound-force Second (lbf·s) and slug foot per second (slug·ft/s) are units of momentum & impulse. Use this page to convert in either direction.
Conversion Examples
| Pound-force Second (lbf·s) | Slug Foot Per Second (slug·ft/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf·s | 1 slug·ft/s |
| 5 lbf·s | 5 slug·ft/s |
| 10 lbf·s | 10 slug·ft/s |
| 100 lbf·s | 100 slug·ft/s |
Examples are rounded to 6 significant digits. The interactive converter retains full calculation precision; change Display Precision to see more digits.
Reverse Conversion
slug·ft/s to lbf·s (slug foot per second to pound-force second)