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Cubic Meter Kilogramm³/kg
Source UnitThe cubic meter kilogram is a derived unit of specific volume, defined as the volume occupied by one kilogram of a substance. It is derived from the cubic meter, a unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI), and the kilogram, the base unit of mass. Specific volume expresses how much space a unit mass of a material occupies, which is crucial in various scientific and engineering applications. This unit is particularly relevant in fields such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and material science, where understanding the relationship between mass and volume is essential for calculations and design.
Current Use
Cubic meter kilograms are widely used in engineering, physics, and environmental sciences to describe the specific volume of materials, especially gases and liquids. In industries such as HVAC, chemical engineering, and hydrology, this unit helps in designing equipment and understanding fluid dynamics. Specific volume is critical for calculating buoyancy, flow rates, and thermal properties, making it an essential parameter in many scientific and industrial applications.
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The specific volume of gases varies significantly with pressure and temperature, unlike liquids and solids which are generally incompressible.
Cubic Foot Poundft³·lb
Target UnitThe cubic foot pound is a non-SI unit of energy that quantifies the work done when lifting one pound of weight through a distance of one foot. It is derived from the combination of the cubic foot, a unit of volume, and the pound, a unit of force. This unit is commonly used in engineering and physics to express energy or work, particularly in contexts involving mechanical systems, hydraulics, and certain construction applications. The cubic foot pound provides a practical measure of energy in scenarios involving lifting or moving weights.
Current Use
The cubic foot pound is primarily utilized in industries such as construction, mechanical engineering, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). It serves as an important unit for calculating work done in lifting and moving materials, especially in the United States where imperial units are favored. Engineers and architects often use cubic foot pounds in structural analysis and in designing mechanical systems that involve lifting mechanisms.
Fun Fact
The cubic foot pound is equivalent to approximately 1.3558 joules, linking it to the metric system.
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Cubic Meter Kilogram
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Definition
The cubic meter kilogram is a derived unit of specific volume, defined as the volume occupied by one kilogram of a substance. It is derived from the cubic meter, a unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI), and the kilogram, the base unit of mass. Specific volume expresses how much space a unit mass of a material occupies, which is crucial in various scientific and engineering applications. This unit is particularly relevant in fields such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and material science, where understanding the relationship between mass and volume is essential for calculations and design.
History & Origin
The cubic meter as a unit of volume originated from the metric system established in France during the late 18th century, while the kilogram was defined in 1795. The combination of these two units into cubic meter kilograms provides a practical means to quantify specific volume, often used in engineering and scientific contexts. This derived unit reflects the relationship between mass and volume essential to many physical principles, especially in understanding how substances behave under different conditions.
Etymology: The term 'cubic meter' derives from the Latin 'cubus' meaning cube, and 'meter' from Greek 'metron', meaning measure. 'Kilogram' combines 'kilo' (thousand) and 'gram', which is derived from the Greek 'gramma', meaning small weight.
Current Use
Cubic meter kilograms are widely used in engineering, physics, and environmental sciences to describe the specific volume of materials, especially gases and liquids. In industries such as HVAC, chemical engineering, and hydrology, this unit helps in designing equipment and understanding fluid dynamics. Specific volume is critical for calculating buoyancy, flow rates, and thermal properties, making it an essential parameter in many scientific and industrial applications.
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- •The specific volume of gases varies significantly with pressure and temperature, unlike liquids and solids which are generally incompressible.
- •Cubic meter kilograms can help in predicting how a substance will behave in different states, such as gas or liquid.
- •Historically, the kilogram was defined by a physical platinum prototype until the 2019 redefinition based on fundamental physical constants.
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Cubic Foot Pound
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Definition
The cubic foot pound is a non-SI unit of energy that quantifies the work done when lifting one pound of weight through a distance of one foot. It is derived from the combination of the cubic foot, a unit of volume, and the pound, a unit of force. This unit is commonly used in engineering and physics to express energy or work, particularly in contexts involving mechanical systems, hydraulics, and certain construction applications. The cubic foot pound provides a practical measure of energy in scenarios involving lifting or moving weights.
History & Origin
The cubic foot pound originated from the need to express energy in terms of force and distance in imperial measurement systems. It emerged during the Industrial Revolution when precise measurements in mechanical work became crucial for engineering and construction. The unit reflects the British gravitational system, aligning with the pound-force, which is based on the gravitational force acting on a pound mass.
Etymology: The term 'cubic foot' comes from the Latin 'cubus', meaning 'cube', combined with 'foot', a unit of length in the imperial system. The term 'pound' derives from the Latin 'libra', which also referred to a scale and is the origin of the abbreviation 'lb'.
Current Use
The cubic foot pound is primarily utilized in industries such as construction, mechanical engineering, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). It serves as an important unit for calculating work done in lifting and moving materials, especially in the United States where imperial units are favored. Engineers and architects often use cubic foot pounds in structural analysis and in designing mechanical systems that involve lifting mechanisms.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The cubic foot pound is equivalent to approximately 1.3558 joules, linking it to the metric system.
- •James Watt, who contributed to the development of the steam engine, popularized the concept of work and energy measurements.
- •Cubic foot pounds are often used in calculating the energy efficiency of elevators and cranes.
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