Convert pound-force foot to poundal foot
Please provide values below to convert pound-force foot [lbf*ft] to poundal foot [pdl*ft], or Convert poundal foot to pound-force foot.
1 lbf*ft = 32.1740486676 pdl*ft. To convert pound-force foot to poundal foot, multiply the value by 32.1740486676; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pdl*ft = 0.0310809500641 lbf*ft). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 lbf*ft = 32.1740486676 pdl*ft
- 1 pdl*ft = 0.0310809500641 lbf*ft
- 10 lbf*ft = 321.740486676 pdl*ft
- 100 lbf*ft = 3217.40486676 pdl*ft
How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Poundal Foot
1 lbf*ft = 32.174048667647 pdl*ft
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft to pdl*ft:
15 lbf*ft = 15 × 32.174048667647 pdl*ft = 482.610730014706 pdl*ft
Pound-Force Foot to Poundal Foot Conversion Table
| pound-force foot | poundal foot |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft | 32.1740486676 pdl*ft |
| 2 lbf*ft | 64.3480973353 pdl*ft |
| 3 lbf*ft | 96.5221460029 pdl*ft |
| 5 lbf*ft | 160.870243338 pdl*ft |
| 10 lbf*ft | 321.740486676 pdl*ft |
| 20 lbf*ft | 643.480973353 pdl*ft |
| 50 lbf*ft | 1608.70243338 pdl*ft |
| 100 lbf*ft | 3217.40486676 pdl*ft |
| 500 lbf*ft | 16087.0243338 pdl*ft |
| 1000 lbf*ft | 32174.0486676 pdl*ft |
Pound-Force Foot
The pound-force foot (lbf·ft) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one foot from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The pound-force foot originated from the Imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify torque in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the pound-force foot is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, to measure torque in automotive, mechanical, and structural applications, although the SI unit newton meter 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 pound-force foot in poundal foot?
1 pound-force foot (lbf*ft) = 32.1740486676 poundal foot (pdl*ft).
How do you convert pound-force foot to poundal foot?
Multiply the pound-force foot value by 32.1740486676. For example, 25 lbf*ft × 32.1740486676 = 804.351216691 pdl*ft.
What is 10 pound-force foot in poundal foot?
10 lbf*ft = 321.740486676 pdl*ft.
Which unit is larger, the pound-force foot or the poundal foot?
The pound-force foot is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft = 32.1740486676 pdl*ft.