Convert poundal foot to ton (explosives)
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to ton (explosives) [ton], or Convert ton (explosives) to poundal foot.
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Ton (Explosives)
1 pdl*ft = 1.00717280114723e-11 ton
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to ton:
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 1.00717280114723e-11 ton = 1.51075920172084e-10 ton
Poundal Foot to Ton (Explosives) 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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
Ton (Explosives)
A ton (explosives) is a unit of measurement used to quantify the explosive power equivalent to one ton of TNT, typically used in military and demolition contexts.
History/Origin
The ton (explosives) originated as a standardized measure to compare explosive yields, with its use becoming prominent during the 20th century for military and industrial applications, aligning with the adoption of the ton as a unit of mass and energy.
Current Use
Today, the ton (explosives) is primarily used in military, demolition, and mining industries to estimate explosive quantities and effects, often expressed in terms of equivalent TNT mass for safety and planning purposes.