Convert dyne centimeter to poundal foot
Please provide values below to convert dyne centimeter [dyn*cm] to poundal foot [pdl*ft], or Convert poundal foot to dyne centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne Centimeter to Poundal Foot
1 dyn*cm = 2.37303604570562e-06 pdl*ft
Example: convert 15 dyn*cm to pdl*ft:
15 dyn*cm = 15 × 2.37303604570562e-06 pdl*ft = 3.55955406855843e-05 pdl*ft
Dyne Centimeter to Poundal Foot Conversion Table
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Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical applications.
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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.