Convert poundal foot to calorie (th)
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to calorie (th) [cal (th)], or Convert calorie (th) to poundal foot.
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Calorie (Th)
1 pdl*ft = 0.0100717280114723 cal (th)
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to cal (th):
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 0.0100717280114723 cal (th) = 0.151075920172084 cal (th)
Poundal Foot to Calorie (Th) 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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.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 (Th)
The calorie (th) is a unit of energy used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
History/Origin
The calorie (th) was historically used in the context of thermochemistry and nutrition, originating from the calorie concept in the 19th century. It has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts but remains in common use in some regions and fields.
Current Use
Today, the calorie (th) is primarily used in nutrition labeling and food energy measurements, especially in regions where the thermochemical calorie is still recognized, although the joule is the SI standard.