Convert poundal foot to Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)], or Convert Btu (IT) to poundal foot.
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Btu (It)
1 pdl*ft = 3.99411178090714e-05 Btu (IT)
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to Btu (IT):
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 3.99411178090714e-05 Btu (IT) = 0.000599116767136072 Btu (IT)
Poundal Foot to Btu (It) Conversion Table
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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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.