Convert kilogram-force centimeter to poundal foot
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to poundal foot [pdl*ft], or Convert poundal foot to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Poundal Foot
1 kgf*cm = 2.32715339376191 pdl*ft
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to pdl*ft:
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 2.32715339376191 pdl*ft = 34.9073009064286 pdl*ft
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Poundal Foot Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force Centimeter
Kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilogram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force centimeter originated from the use of the kilogram-force as a unit of force in the metric system, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length, primarily used in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, kgf·cm is largely considered a non-SI unit and is used in certain engineering fields, such as torque measurement in automotive and mechanical applications, but is being gradually replaced by SI units like Newton-meter (Nm).
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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.