Convert poundal to joule/centimeter
Please provide values below to convert poundal [pdl] to joule/centimeter [J/cm], or Convert joule/centimeter to poundal.
1 pdl = 0.0013825495 J/cm. To convert poundal to joule/centimeter, multiply the value by 0.0013825495; to go the other way, divide by it (1 J/cm = 723.301408015 pdl). Both units measure force and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 pdl = 0.0013825495 J/cm
- 1 J/cm = 723.301408015 pdl
- 10 pdl = 0.013825495 J/cm
- 100 pdl = 0.13825495 J/cm
How to Convert Poundal to Joule/centimeter
1 pdl = 0.0013825495 J/cm
Example: convert 15 pdl to J/cm:
15 pdl = 15 × 0.0013825495 J/cm = 0.0207382425 J/cm
Poundal to Joule/centimeter Conversion Table
| poundal | joule/centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl | 0.0013825495 J/cm |
| 2 pdl | 0.002765099 J/cm |
| 3 pdl | 0.0041476485 J/cm |
| 5 pdl | 0.0069127475 J/cm |
| 10 pdl | 0.013825495 J/cm |
| 20 pdl | 0.02765099 J/cm |
| 50 pdl | 0.069127475 J/cm |
| 100 pdl | 0.13825495 J/cm |
| 500 pdl | 0.69127475 J/cm |
| 1000 pdl | 1.3825495 J/cm |
Poundal
The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of one foot per second squared.
History/Origin
The poundal was introduced in the 19th century as part of the FPS system of units, primarily used in engineering and physics in the United States before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the poundal is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by the SI unit newton; however, it may still be referenced in historical contexts or specialized engineering fields.
Joule/centimeter
The joule per centimeter (J/cm) is a unit of energy density or energy per unit length, representing the amount of energy (joules) contained or transferred per centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of energy, the joule, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length. It has been used in contexts such as material science and physics to measure energy distribution over small distances.
Current Use
J/cm is used in fields like material testing, physics, and engineering to quantify energy density, especially in applications involving thin films, coatings, or localized energy measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal in joule/centimeter?
1 poundal (pdl) = 0.0013825495 joule/centimeter (J/cm).
How do you convert poundal to joule/centimeter?
Multiply the poundal value by 0.0013825495. For example, 25 pdl × 0.0013825495 = 0.0345637375 J/cm.
What is 10 poundal in joule/centimeter?
10 pdl = 0.013825495 J/cm.
Which unit is larger, the poundal or the joule/centimeter?
The joule/centimeter is the larger unit: 1 pdl equals only 0.0013825495 J/cm.