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NIST SP 811 factors: kinetic energy of 2 slug at 10 ft/s = 100 ft·lbf = 135.58 J

ToolFormula with Units
SourceThompson, A., and Taylor, B. N. (2008). Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI). NIST Special Publication 811, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD. Appendix B.8 (slug, ft, ft·lbf).
LevelUndergraduate

Problem

A body of mass 2 slug moves at 10 ft/s. Evaluate E = ½ m v² in US customary units and convert it to joules through the base units.

Inputs to Enter

  • Example select 'Kinetic energy ½ m v²' (fills m = 2 slug, v = 10 ft/s, formula 0.5 * m * v^2, result unit J)
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Answers

  • E = 100 ft·lbf = 135.58179 J (SP 811: 1 ft·lbf = 1.3558179483314 J, 1 slug = 14.5939029 kg)
  • Derived SI unit N·m, also J; base form kg·m²·s⁻²

Notes

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