Convert poundal foot to Btu (th)
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to Btu (th) [Btu (th)], or Convert Btu (th) to poundal foot.
1 pdl*ft = 3.99678471175e-05 Btu (th). To convert poundal foot to Btu (th), multiply the value by 3.99678471175e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu (th) = 25020.1117178 pdl*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 pdl*ft = 3.99678471175e-05 Btu (th)
- 1 Btu (th) = 25020.1117178 pdl*ft
- 10 pdl*ft = 0.000399678471175 Btu (th)
- 100 pdl*ft = 0.00399678471175 Btu (th)
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Btu (Th)
1 pdl*ft = 3.99678471175224e-05 Btu (th)
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to Btu (th):
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 3.99678471175224e-05 Btu (th) = 0.000599517706762836 Btu (th)
Poundal Foot to Btu (Th) Conversion Table
| poundal foot | Btu (th) |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl*ft | 3.99678471175e-05 Btu (th) |
| 2 pdl*ft | 7.9935694235e-05 Btu (th) |
| 3 pdl*ft | 0.000119903541353 Btu (th) |
| 5 pdl*ft | 0.000199839235588 Btu (th) |
| 10 pdl*ft | 0.000399678471175 Btu (th) |
| 20 pdl*ft | 0.00079935694235 Btu (th) |
| 50 pdl*ft | 0.00199839235588 Btu (th) |
| 100 pdl*ft | 0.00399678471175 Btu (th) |
| 500 pdl*ft | 0.0199839235588 Btu (th) |
| 1000 pdl*ft | 0.0399678471175 Btu (th) |
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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
Btu (Th)
The Btu (th), or British thermal unit (th), is a unit of energy used primarily in the United States to measure heat content, equivalent to the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
History/Origin
The Btu (th) originated from the British thermal unit, a traditional unit of heat in the British Imperial system, and has been used historically in heating, cooling, and energy industries to quantify energy content and heat transfer.
Current Use
Today, the Btu (th) is mainly used in the energy sector, particularly in heating and cooling systems, natural gas billing, and energy content measurement, especially within the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal foot in Btu (th)?
1 poundal foot (pdl*ft) = 3.99678471175e-05 Btu (th) (Btu (th)).
How do you convert poundal foot to Btu (th)?
Multiply the poundal foot value by 3.99678471175e-05. For example, 25 pdl*ft × 3.99678471175e-05 = 0.000999196177938 Btu (th).
What is 10 poundal foot in Btu (th)?
10 pdl*ft = 0.000399678471175 Btu (th).
Which unit is larger, the poundal foot or the Btu (th)?
The Btu (th) is the larger unit: 1 pdl*ft equals only 3.99678471175e-05 Btu (th).