Convert poundal foot to calorie (nutritional)
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to calorie (nutritional) [Cal], or Convert calorie (nutritional) to poundal foot.
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Calorie (Nutritional)
1 pdl*ft = 1.00649923569313e-05 Cal
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to Cal:
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 1.00649923569313e-05 Cal = 0.00015097488535397 Cal
Poundal Foot to Calorie (Nutritional) Conversion Table
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Poundal Foot
The poundal foot (pdl*ft) is a unit of energy representing the work done when a force of one poundal acts over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The poundal foot originated in the foot-poundal system of units, which was used primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
The poundal foot is rarely used today and has been largely replaced by the joule in scientific and engineering contexts. It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
Calorie (Nutritional)
A calorie (Cal) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy provided by food and beverages, specifically representing the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
History/Origin
The calorie was first introduced in the 19th century as a unit to quantify energy in nutrition. It has since become a standard measure in dietary and nutritional contexts, although the scientific community often prefers the joule as the SI unit of energy.
Current Use
Calories are widely used in nutrition to quantify the energy content of food and beverages, helping consumers manage dietary intake and energy balance. The term 'Calorie' with a capital 'C' typically refers to kilocalories (kcal), which are equivalent to 1,000 small calories.