Convert kilogram-force meter to poundal foot
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force meter [kgf*m] to poundal foot [pdl*ft], or Convert poundal foot to kilogram-force meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Meter to Poundal Foot
1 kgf*m = 232.715339376191 pdl*ft
Example: convert 15 kgf*m to pdl*ft:
15 kgf*m = 15 × 232.715339376191 pdl*ft = 3490.73009064286 pdl*ft
Kilogram-Force Meter to Poundal Foot Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force Meter
Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a unit of work or energy representing the amount of work done when a force of one kilogram-force is applied over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force meter was historically used in engineering and physics to quantify energy, especially in contexts involving gravitational force, before the adoption of SI units. It derives from the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force, and the meter as a unit of distance.
Current Use
The kilogram-force meter is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering contexts, replaced by SI units such as the joule for energy. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications.
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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.