Convert poundal foot to erg
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to erg [erg], or Convert erg to poundal foot.
1 pdl*ft = 421401.1 erg. To convert poundal foot to erg, multiply the value by 421401.1; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg = 2.37303604571e-06 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 = 421401.1 erg
- 1 erg = 2.37303604571e-06 pdl*ft
- 10 pdl*ft = 4214011 erg
- 100 pdl*ft = 42140110 erg
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Erg
1 pdl*ft = 421401.1 erg
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to erg:
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 421401.1 erg = 6321016.5 erg
Poundal Foot to Erg Conversion Table
| poundal foot | erg |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl*ft | 421401.1 erg |
| 2 pdl*ft | 842802.2 erg |
| 3 pdl*ft | 1264203.3 erg |
| 5 pdl*ft | 2107005.5 erg |
| 10 pdl*ft | 4214011 erg |
| 20 pdl*ft | 8428022 erg |
| 50 pdl*ft | 21070055 erg |
| 100 pdl*ft | 42140110 erg |
| 500 pdl*ft | 210700550 erg |
| 1000 pdl*ft | 421401100 erg |
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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
Erg
The erg is a unit of energy in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, defined as the amount of work done when a force of one dyne displaces an object by one centimeter.
History/Origin
The erg was introduced in the late 19th century as part of the CGS system of units, primarily used in physics to measure small amounts of energy before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the erg is largely obsolete and rarely used outside of specific scientific contexts, with the SI unit joule being the standard for energy measurement. It remains relevant in some fields like astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal foot in erg?
1 poundal foot (pdl*ft) = 421401.1 erg (erg).
How do you convert poundal foot to erg?
Multiply the poundal foot value by 421401.1. For example, 25 pdl*ft × 421401.1 = 10535027.5 erg.
What is 10 poundal foot in erg?
10 pdl*ft = 4214011 erg.
Which unit is larger, the poundal foot or the erg?
The poundal foot is the larger unit: 1 pdl*ft = 421401.1 erg.