Convert inch-pound to calorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert inch-pound [in*lbf] to calorie (IT) [cal (IT)], or Convert calorie (IT) to inch-pound.
How to Convert Inch-Pound to Calorie (It)
1 in*lbf = 0.0269859630266552 cal (IT)
Example: convert 15 in*lbf to cal (IT):
15 in*lbf = 15 × 0.0269859630266552 cal (IT) = 0.404789445399828 cal (IT)
Inch-Pound to Calorie (It) Conversion Table
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Inch-Pound
The inch-pound (in·lbf) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the force of one pound applied at the end of a one-inch lever arm.
History/Origin
The inch-pound has been used primarily in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, originating from the traditional use of inches and pounds in mechanical and engineering contexts, with its formal recognition dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering, automotive, and mechanical applications to measure torque and energy, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard.
Calorie (It)
The calorie (cal) is a unit of energy traditionally used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The calorie was originally defined in the 19th century as a unit of heat energy in thermodynamics. It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts. The 'small calorie' (cal) is distinct from the 'large calorie' (kcal), which is commonly used in food energy labeling.
Current Use
Today, the calorie is primarily used in nutrition to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, although the SI unit of energy, the joule, is increasingly preferred in scientific and technical fields.