Convert kilopond meter to poundal foot
Please provide values below to convert kilopond meter [kp*m] to poundal foot [pdl*ft], or Convert poundal foot to kilopond meter.
How to Convert Kilopond Meter to Poundal Foot
1 kp*m = 232.715339376191 pdl*ft
Example: convert 15 kp*m to pdl*ft:
15 kp*m = 15 × 232.715339376191 pdl*ft = 3490.73009064286 pdl*ft
Kilopond Meter to Poundal Foot Conversion Table
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Kilopond Meter
A kilopond meter (kp·m) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilopond applied at a distance of one meter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilopond meter was used in the past within the metric system to quantify torque, especially in mechanical and engineering contexts, before the adoption of the new SI units. It is based on the kilopond, a gravitational unit of force equivalent to the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity.
Current Use
The kilopond meter is largely obsolete and rarely used today. Torque is now typically measured in newton meters (N·m) within the SI system, which is the standard in scientific and engineering applications.
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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.