Convert kilocalorie (IT) to pound-force foot
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to pound-force foot [lbf*ft], or Convert pound-force foot to kilocalorie (IT).
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It) to Pound-Force Foot
1 kcal (IT) = 3088.02520279363 lbf*ft
Example: convert 15 kcal (IT) to lbf*ft:
15 kcal (IT) = 15 × 3088.02520279363 lbf*ft = 46320.3780419045 lbf*ft
Kilocalorie (It) to Pound-Force Foot Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a measure of heat energy, primarily used in nutrition and thermodynamics. It became standard in dietary contexts to quantify food energy intake.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is widely used in nutrition to express the energy content of foods and beverages, and in scientific contexts related to energy measurement in biological and physical systems.
Pound-Force Foot
The pound-force foot (lbf·ft) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one foot from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The pound-force foot originated from the Imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify torque in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the pound-force foot is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, to measure torque in automotive, mechanical, and structural applications, although the SI unit newton meter is more common internationally.