Convert poundal foot to newton meter
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to newton meter [N*m], or Convert newton meter to poundal foot.
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Newton Meter
1 pdl*ft = 0.04214011 N*m
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to N*m:
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 0.04214011 N*m = 0.63210165 N*m
Poundal Foot to Newton Meter Conversion Table
| poundal foot | newton meter |
|---|
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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
Newton Meter
A newton meter (N·m) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the amount of force applied over a distance.
History/Origin
The newton meter was established as a standard unit of torque and energy in the International System of Units (SI) to provide a consistent measurement for mechanical work and rotational force.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering and physics to quantify torque in mechanical systems and to measure energy in contexts such as physics calculations and energy conversions.