Convert poundal foot to calorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to calorie (IT) [cal (IT)], or Convert calorie (IT) to poundal foot.
1 pdl*ft = 0.0100649923569 cal (IT). To convert poundal foot to calorie (IT), multiply the value by 0.0100649923569; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal (IT) = 99.3542731616 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 = 0.0100649923569 cal (IT)
- 1 cal (IT) = 99.3542731616 pdl*ft
- 10 pdl*ft = 0.100649923569 cal (IT)
- 100 pdl*ft = 1.00649923569 cal (IT)
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Calorie (It)
1 pdl*ft = 0.0100649923569313 cal (IT)
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to cal (IT):
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 0.0100649923569313 cal (IT) = 0.15097488535397 cal (IT)
Poundal Foot to Calorie (It) Conversion Table
| poundal foot | calorie (IT) |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl*ft | 0.0100649923569 cal (IT) |
| 2 pdl*ft | 0.0201299847139 cal (IT) |
| 3 pdl*ft | 0.0301949770708 cal (IT) |
| 5 pdl*ft | 0.0503249617847 cal (IT) |
| 10 pdl*ft | 0.100649923569 cal (IT) |
| 20 pdl*ft | 0.201299847139 cal (IT) |
| 50 pdl*ft | 0.503249617847 cal (IT) |
| 100 pdl*ft | 1.00649923569 cal (IT) |
| 500 pdl*ft | 5.03249617847 cal (IT) |
| 1000 pdl*ft | 10.0649923569 cal (IT) |
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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.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 (It)
The calorie (cal) is a unit of energy traditionally used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The calorie was originally defined in the 19th century as a unit of heat energy in thermodynamics. It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts. The 'small calorie' (cal) is distinct from the 'large calorie' (kcal), which is commonly used in food energy labeling.
Current Use
Today, the calorie is primarily used in nutrition to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, although the SI unit of energy, the joule, is increasingly preferred in scientific and technical fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal foot in calorie (IT)?
1 poundal foot (pdl*ft) = 0.0100649923569 calorie (IT) (cal (IT)).
How do you convert poundal foot to calorie (IT)?
Multiply the poundal foot value by 0.0100649923569. For example, 25 pdl*ft × 0.0100649923569 = 0.251624808923 cal (IT).
What is 10 poundal foot in calorie (IT)?
10 pdl*ft = 0.100649923569 cal (IT).
Which unit is larger, the poundal foot or the calorie (IT)?
The calorie (IT) is the larger unit: 1 pdl*ft equals only 0.0100649923569 cal (IT).