Convert foot-pound to calorie (th)
Please provide values below to convert foot-pound [ft*lbf] to calorie (th) [cal (th)], or Convert calorie (th) to foot-pound.
How to Convert Foot-Pound to Calorie (Th)
1 ft*lbf = 0.324048267208413 cal (th)
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf to cal (th):
15 ft*lbf = 15 × 0.324048267208413 cal (th) = 4.8607240081262 cal (th)
Foot-Pound to Calorie (Th) Conversion Table
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Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.
Calorie (Th)
The calorie (th) is a unit of energy used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
History/Origin
The calorie (th) was historically used in the context of thermochemistry and nutrition, originating from the calorie concept in the 19th century. It has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts but remains in common use in some regions and fields.
Current Use
Today, the calorie (th) is primarily used in nutrition labeling and food energy measurements, especially in regions where the thermochemical calorie is still recognized, although the joule is the SI standard.