What is difference between in-lb and inch-lbf?

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The discussion clarifies the confusion between the torque units inch-lb and inch-lbf, noting that inch-lb is not a valid torque measurement since lb is a unit of mass. It emphasizes that inch-lbf is the correct term, where 1 lbf represents the weight of a 1 lb mass. Participants agree that in practical use, torque wrenches are often referred to simply as "inch pound" or "foot pound," despite the technical distinction. The conversation highlights the common vernacular in the industry, where precise terminology is often overlooked. Understanding these differences is crucial for accurate torque application.
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Hi friends,

I have so much confusion between torque unit Inch -lb and inch -lbf .

I think inch-lb = inch-lbf

i know that 1 lbf = 32.2 lb.ft / sec^2

I need 2500000 inch-lbf torque required so i consider lb-inch .

Thanks,

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lb is a unit of mass, so inch-lb isn't a torque. They probably mean inch-lbf, where 1 lbf is the weight of a 1 lb mass.

So yea, just replace lb with lbf without changing the numbers.
 
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Just so you know, outside of school, no one ever refers to the output of a torque wrench as anything other than (spoken) 'inch pound', 'inch ounce' or 'foot pound'. Yes, it's actually a pound-force or ounce-force, but it's just not used.

Same sort of thing when people call bolts, screws.
 
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