Convert inch-pound to poundal foot
Please provide values below to convert inch-pound [in*lbf] to poundal foot [pdl*ft], or Convert poundal foot to inch-pound.
How to Convert Inch-Pound to Poundal Foot
1 in*lbf = 2.68117074207922 pdl*ft
Example: convert 15 in*lbf to pdl*ft:
15 in*lbf = 15 × 2.68117074207922 pdl*ft = 40.2175611311883 pdl*ft
Inch-Pound to Poundal Foot Conversion Table
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Inch-Pound
The inch-pound (in·lbf) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the force of one pound applied at the end of a one-inch lever arm.
History/Origin
The inch-pound has been used primarily in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, originating from the traditional use of inches and pounds in mechanical and engineering contexts, with its formal recognition dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering, automotive, and mechanical applications to measure torque and energy, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard.
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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.