Convert poundal foot to kilocalorie (th)
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)], or Convert kilocalorie (th) to poundal foot.
1 pdl*ft = 1.00717280115e-05 kcal (th). To convert poundal foot to kilocalorie (th), multiply the value by 1.00717280115e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal (th) = 99287.8281523 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 = 1.00717280115e-05 kcal (th)
- 1 kcal (th) = 99287.8281523 pdl*ft
- 10 pdl*ft = 0.000100717280115 kcal (th)
- 100 pdl*ft = 0.00100717280115 kcal (th)
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Kilocalorie (Th)
1 pdl*ft = 1.00717280114723e-05 kcal (th)
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to kcal (th):
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 1.00717280114723e-05 kcal (th) = 0.000151075920172084 kcal (th)
Poundal Foot to Kilocalorie (Th) Conversion Table
| poundal foot | kilocalorie (th) |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl*ft | 1.00717280115e-05 kcal (th) |
| 2 pdl*ft | 2.01434560229e-05 kcal (th) |
| 3 pdl*ft | 3.02151840344e-05 kcal (th) |
| 5 pdl*ft | 5.03586400574e-05 kcal (th) |
| 10 pdl*ft | 0.000100717280115 kcal (th) |
| 20 pdl*ft | 0.000201434560229 kcal (th) |
| 50 pdl*ft | 0.000503586400574 kcal (th) |
| 100 pdl*ft | 0.00100717280115 kcal (th) |
| 500 pdl*ft | 0.00503586400574 kcal (th) |
| 1000 pdl*ft | 0.0100717280115 kcal (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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
Kilocalorie (Th)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a unit to quantify heat energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics. It was widely adopted in the early 20th century for dietary energy measurement.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is primarily used in nutrition to express the energy content of food and drinks, although it is often simply called a 'calorie' in everyday language.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal foot in kilocalorie (th)?
1 poundal foot (pdl*ft) = 1.00717280115e-05 kilocalorie (th) (kcal (th)).
How do you convert poundal foot to kilocalorie (th)?
Multiply the poundal foot value by 1.00717280115e-05. For example, 25 pdl*ft × 1.00717280115e-05 = 0.000251793200287 kcal (th).
What is 10 poundal foot in kilocalorie (th)?
10 pdl*ft = 0.000100717280115 kcal (th).
Which unit is larger, the poundal foot or the kilocalorie (th)?
The kilocalorie (th) is the larger unit: 1 pdl*ft equals only 1.00717280115e-05 kcal (th).