Convert foot-pound to poundal foot
Please provide values below to convert foot-pound [ft*lbf] to poundal foot [pdl*ft], or Convert poundal foot to foot-pound.
1 ft*lbf = 32.1740486676 pdl*ft. To convert foot-pound to poundal foot, multiply the value by 32.1740486676; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pdl*ft = 0.0310809500641 ft*lbf). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft*lbf = 32.1740486676 pdl*ft
- 1 pdl*ft = 0.0310809500641 ft*lbf
- 10 ft*lbf = 321.740486676 pdl*ft
- 100 ft*lbf = 3217.40486676 pdl*ft
How to Convert Foot-Pound to Poundal Foot
1 ft*lbf = 32.174048667647 pdl*ft
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf to pdl*ft:
15 ft*lbf = 15 × 32.174048667647 pdl*ft = 482.610730014706 pdl*ft
Foot-Pound to Poundal Foot Conversion Table
| foot-pound | poundal foot |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf | 32.1740486676 pdl*ft |
| 2 ft*lbf | 64.3480973353 pdl*ft |
| 3 ft*lbf | 96.5221460029 pdl*ft |
| 5 ft*lbf | 160.870243338 pdl*ft |
| 10 ft*lbf | 321.740486676 pdl*ft |
| 20 ft*lbf | 643.480973353 pdl*ft |
| 50 ft*lbf | 1608.70243338 pdl*ft |
| 100 ft*lbf | 3217.40486676 pdl*ft |
| 500 ft*lbf | 16087.0243338 pdl*ft |
| 1000 ft*lbf | 32174.0486676 pdl*ft |
Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.
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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot-pound in poundal foot?
1 foot-pound (ft*lbf) = 32.1740486676 poundal foot (pdl*ft).
How do you convert foot-pound to poundal foot?
Multiply the foot-pound value by 32.1740486676. For example, 25 ft*lbf × 32.1740486676 = 804.351216691 pdl*ft.
What is 10 foot-pound in poundal foot?
10 ft*lbf = 321.740486676 pdl*ft.
Which unit is larger, the foot-pound or the poundal foot?
The foot-pound is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf = 32.1740486676 pdl*ft.