Convert poundal foot to kilocalorie (th)
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)], or Convert kilocalorie (th) to poundal foot.
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Kilocalorie (Th)
1 pdl*ft = 1.00717280114723e-05 kcal (th)
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to kcal (th):
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 1.00717280114723e-05 kcal (th) = 0.000151075920172084 kcal (th)
Poundal Foot to Kilocalorie (Th) 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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
Kilocalorie (Th)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a unit to quantify heat energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics. It was widely adopted in the early 20th century for dietary energy measurement.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is primarily used in nutrition to express the energy content of food and drinks, although it is often simply called a 'calorie' in everyday language.