Poundal Foot To Calorie Converter

(pdl*ft to cal converter)

Effortlessly Convert Energy from Poundal Feet to Calories


(Last Updated On: 2024-10-15)

Discover the simplicity of converting pdl*ft to cal with our Poundal Foot to Calorie nutritional Converter, expertly developed by Newtum. Your go-to solution for accurate energy conversions that pique your curiosity and demand further exploration.

What are Poundal Foot and Calorie

Definition of Poundal Foot

A poundal foot (pdl*ft) is a unit of work or energy in the foot-poundal system. It is defined as the amount of work done, or energy expended, by a force of one poundal acting through a displacement of one foot. In more scientific terms, it is the energy transferred when a one-poundal force is applied over a linear displacement of one foot.

Definition of Calorie

A calorie is a unit of energy that is commonly used in nutrition to quantify the energy content of food. The small calorie or gram calorie (symbol: cal) is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. The large calorie, kilogram calorie, or food calorie (symbol: Cal) is 1000 small calories and is the measure used on food labels.

Poundal Foot to Calorie Conversion Table

Poundal Foot (pdl*ft) Calorie (cal)
1 pdl*ft 0.324048 cal
2 pdl*ft 0.648096 cal
3 pdl*ft 0.972144 cal
4 pdl*ft 1.296192 cal
5 pdl*ft 1.62024 cal
6 pdl*ft 1.944288 cal
7 pdl*ft 2.268336 cal
8 pdl*ft 2.592384 cal
9 pdl*ft 2.916432 cal
10 pdl*ft 3.24048 cal

Conversion of Poundal Foot to Calorie

Example 1:
Convert 10 pdl*ft to cal:
10 pdl*ft = 10 × 0.324048 cal = 3.24048 cal

Example 2:
Convert 25 pdl*ft to cal:
25 pdl*ft = 25 × 0.324048 cal = 8.1012 cal

History of Poundal Foot and Calorie

The Poundal Foot to Calorie nutritional Converter is rooted in the historical development of unit conversion tools that simplify the process of translating different measures of energy. The converter is built upon classical mechanics and thermodynamics principles, tracing back to key scientific advancements in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Solved Examples pdl*ft to cal

Example 1: To convert 50 pdl*ft to calories:
50 pdl*ft = 50 × 0.324048 cal = 16.2024 cal

Example 2: To convert 100 pdl*ft to calories:
100 pdl*ft = 100 × 0.324048 cal = 32.4048 cal

FAQs - Poundal Foot to Calorie nutritional Converter

What is a poundal foot?
A poundal foot is a unit of work or energy in the foot-poundal system, equivalent to the energy transferred when a one-poundal force is applied over a one-foot distance.
How do I convert poundal feet to calories?
Use our converter by entering the value in pdl*ft and clicking 'Convert' to get the value in calories.
Can I use this converter for scientific research?
Yes, it is suitable for educational and scientific applications where energy conversion is needed.