Convert pound-force foot to calorie (nutritional)
Please provide values below to convert pound-force foot [lbf*ft] to calorie (nutritional) [Cal], or Convert calorie (nutritional) to pound-force foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Calorie (Nutritional)
1 lbf*ft = 0.000323831553931403 Cal
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft to Cal:
15 lbf*ft = 15 × 0.000323831553931403 Cal = 0.00485747330897105 Cal
Pound-Force Foot to Calorie (Nutritional) Conversion Table
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Pound-Force Foot
The pound-force foot (lbf·ft) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one foot from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The pound-force foot originated from the Imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify torque in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the pound-force foot is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, to measure torque in automotive, mechanical, and structural applications, although the SI unit newton meter is more common internationally.
Calorie (Nutritional)
A calorie (Cal) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy provided by food and beverages, specifically representing the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
History/Origin
The calorie was first introduced in the 19th century as a unit to quantify energy in nutrition. It has since become a standard measure in dietary and nutritional contexts, although the scientific community often prefers the joule as the SI unit of energy.
Current Use
Calories are widely used in nutrition to quantify the energy content of food and beverages, helping consumers manage dietary intake and energy balance. The term 'Calorie' with a capital 'C' typically refers to kilocalories (kcal), which are equivalent to 1,000 small calories.