Convert poundal foot to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to poundal foot.
1 pdl*ft = 0.0310809500641 ft*lbf. To convert poundal foot to foot-pound, multiply the value by 0.0310809500641; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf = 32.1740486676 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 = 0.0310809500641 ft*lbf
- 1 ft*lbf = 32.1740486676 pdl*ft
- 10 pdl*ft = 0.310809500641 ft*lbf
- 100 pdl*ft = 3.10809500641 ft*lbf
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Foot-Pound
1 pdl*ft = 0.0310809500641292 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to ft*lbf:
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 0.0310809500641292 ft*lbf = 0.466214250961938 ft*lbf
Poundal Foot to Foot-Pound Conversion Table
| poundal foot | foot-pound |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl*ft | 0.0310809500641 ft*lbf |
| 2 pdl*ft | 0.0621619001283 ft*lbf |
| 3 pdl*ft | 0.0932428501924 ft*lbf |
| 5 pdl*ft | 0.155404750321 ft*lbf |
| 10 pdl*ft | 0.310809500641 ft*lbf |
| 20 pdl*ft | 0.621619001283 ft*lbf |
| 50 pdl*ft | 1.55404750321 ft*lbf |
| 100 pdl*ft | 3.10809500641 ft*lbf |
| 500 pdl*ft | 15.5404750321 ft*lbf |
| 1000 pdl*ft | 31.0809500641 ft*lbf |
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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal foot in foot-pound?
1 poundal foot (pdl*ft) = 0.0310809500641 foot-pound (ft*lbf).
How do you convert poundal foot to foot-pound?
Multiply the poundal foot value by 0.0310809500641. For example, 25 pdl*ft × 0.0310809500641 = 0.777023751603 ft*lbf.
What is 10 poundal foot in foot-pound?
10 pdl*ft = 0.310809500641 ft*lbf.
Which unit is larger, the poundal foot or the foot-pound?
The foot-pound is the larger unit: 1 pdl*ft equals only 0.0310809500641 ft*lbf.