Convert poundal foot to gigaton
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to gigaton [Gton], or Convert gigaton to poundal foot.
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Gigaton
1 pdl*ft = 1.00717280114723e-20 Gton
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to Gton:
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 1.00717280114723e-20 Gton = 1.51075920172084e-19 Gton
Poundal Foot to Gigaton 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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
Gigaton
A gigaton (Gton) is a unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons or 10^9 metric tons.
History/Origin
The gigaton has been used in scientific and environmental contexts to quantify large-scale phenomena such as greenhouse gas emissions and ice mass changes, gaining prominence in climate science discussions since the late 20th century.
Current Use
Currently, the gigaton is used to measure and communicate large quantities of emissions, such as annual carbon dioxide emissions from countries or sectors, and to assess changes in global ice mass and other large-scale environmental metrics.