Lbf. (Noun)
Meaning
A nontechnical unit of force equal to the mass of 1 pound with an acceleration of free fall equal to 32 feet/sec/sec.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The rock climber was able to hold her position with a force of 250 lbf against the rough rock face.
- A standard car tire is inflated to a pressure of about 35 lbf per square inch.
- In the lab, the students measured the 50 lbf force required to break the fiber-optic cable.
- To determine the strength of the adhesive, the researcher applied a constant force of 10 lbf for 30 seconds.
- By factoring in both gravity and air resistance, the aerodynamics team calculated the lbf acting on the model rocket ship during its descent.