Angular Momentum Unit Converter
Convert angular momentum between kg·m²/s, g·cm²/s, J·s and mass-pound square-foot units.
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How to calculate
Convert the mass and squared-length factors while retaining the time denominator.
Angular momentum in kg·m²/s = value × mass factor × length factor² / time factor
Worked example
1 kg·m²/s is 10000000 g·cm²/s and 1 J·s.
Assumptions and input details
Retain the same angular momentum component and reference axis. Pounds denote avoirdupois mass, not pound-force. J·s and erg·s are alternative units here; this does not equate angular momentum with energy or torque. Moment of inertia and angular speed would be needed to calculate a new angular momentum.
References: NIST: conversion factors by quantity · BIPM: SI quantities and prefixes
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