Convert poundal foot to horsepower (metric) hour
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower (metric) hour to poundal foot.
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Horsepower (Metric) Hour
1 pdl*ft = 1.5915167919879e-08 hp*h
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to hp*h:
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 1.5915167919879e-08 hp*h = 2.38727518798185e-07 hp*h
Poundal Foot to Horsepower (Metric) Hour 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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
Horsepower (Metric) Hour
A unit of energy representing the amount of work done by one horsepower over one hour, equivalent to 745.7 joules.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour was historically used to quantify energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
It is rarely used in modern practice, but may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial applications to measure energy output or consumption related to horsepower-rated equipment.