Feet Per Pound Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Feet Per Pound:

\[ FPP = \frac{L}{W} \]

Where:

FPP is the Feet Per Pound (ft/lbs).
L is the total length (ft).
W is the total weight (lbs).

What is Feet Per Pound?

Feet Per Pound is a measure used to describe the length of material (in feet) that corresponds to one pound of weight. This metric is commonly used in industries where materials are sold by length but are transported or priced by weight, such as wire, rope, or textile manufacturing.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Total Length = 500 feet
Total Weight = 50 lbs

Step 1: Use the formula:

\[ FPP = \frac{500}{50} \]

Step 2: Calculate:

\[ FPP = 10 \text{ ft/lbs} \]

The Feet Per Pound is 10 ft/lbs.