Convert calorie (IT) to poundal foot
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT) [cal (IT)] to poundal foot [pdl*ft], or Convert poundal foot to calorie (IT).
How to Convert Calorie (It) to Poundal Foot
1 cal (IT) = 99.354273161603 pdl*ft
Example: convert 15 cal (IT) to pdl*ft:
15 cal (IT) = 15 × 99.354273161603 pdl*ft = 1490.31409742405 pdl*ft
Calorie (It) to Poundal Foot Conversion Table
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Calorie (It)
The calorie (cal) is a unit of energy traditionally used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The calorie was originally defined in the 19th century as a unit of heat energy in thermodynamics. It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts. The 'small calorie' (cal) is distinct from the 'large calorie' (kcal), which is commonly used in food energy labeling.
Current Use
Today, the calorie is primarily used in nutrition to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, although the SI unit of energy, the joule, is increasingly preferred in scientific and technical fields.
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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.