Master essential engineering unit conversions for force, pressure, energy, power, and more. Includes conversion tables, formulas, and practical examples for engineers and students.
Engineers often work with a variety of unit systems, especially when collaborating internationally or using legacy data. Mastering unit conversions is crucial for accuracy and safety in engineering projects.
| Unit | Equivalent | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 newton (N) | 0.2248 pound-force (lbf) | N × 0.2248 = lbf |
| 1 pound-force (lbf) | 4.448 newtons (N) | lbf × 4.448 = N |
| Unit | Equivalent | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pascal (Pa) | 0.000145 psi | Pa × 0.000145 = psi |
| 1 bar | 14.5038 psi | bar × 14.5038 = psi |
| 1 atmosphere (atm) | 101,325 Pa | atm × 101325 = Pa |
| 1 psi | 6,894.76 Pa | psi × 6894.76 = Pa |
| Unit | Equivalent | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 joule (J) | 0.2390 calories (cal) | J × 0.2390 = cal |
| 1 joule (J) | 0.000278 kilowatt-hours (kWh) | J × 0.000278 = kWh |
| 1 kilojoule (kJ) | 0.9478 BTU | kJ × 0.9478 = BTU |
| 1 BTU | 1,055 joules (J) | BTU × 1055 = J |
| Unit | Equivalent | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 watt (W) | 0.00134 horsepower (hp) | W × 0.00134 = hp |
| 1 horsepower (hp) | 745.7 watts (W) | hp × 745.7 = W |
| Unit | Equivalent | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 meter (m) | 3.2808 feet (ft) | m × 3.2808 = ft |
| 1 square meter (m²) | 10.7639 square feet (ft²) | m² × 10.7639 = ft² |
| 1 inch (in) | 25.4 millimeters (mm) | in × 25.4 = mm |
Unit conversions ensure accuracy and safety in engineering projects, especially when working with international teams or legacy data.
Common engineering units include newtons (N), pascals (Pa), joules (J), watts (W), and their imperial counterparts.
This guide provides conversion tables and formulas for force, pressure, energy, and more.
