Convert poundal foot to gigajoule
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to gigajoule [GJ], or Convert gigajoule to poundal foot.
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Gigajoule
1 pdl*ft = 4.214011e-11 GJ
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to GJ:
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 4.214011e-11 GJ = 6.3210165e-10 GJ
Poundal Foot to Gigajoule Conversion Table
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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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
Gigajoule
A gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billion joules, used to measure large amounts of energy such as in power generation and fuel consumption.
History/Origin
The gigajoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a standard measure for large-scale energy quantities, especially in scientific and industrial contexts, gaining prominence in the 20th century.
Current Use
Gigajoules are commonly used today to quantify energy in fields like energy production, consumption, and engineering, particularly for large-scale systems such as power plants, fuel storage, and energy audits.