Convert poundal foot to kilopond meter
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to kilopond meter [kp*m], or Convert kilopond meter to poundal foot.
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Kilopond Meter
1 pdl*ft = 0.00429709533836733 kp*m
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to kp*m:
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 0.00429709533836733 kp*m = 0.06445643007551 kp*m
Poundal Foot to Kilopond Meter 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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
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.