Convert pound-force foot to kilocalorie (th)
Please provide values below to convert pound-force foot [lbf*ft] to kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)], or Convert kilocalorie (th) to pound-force foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Kilocalorie (Th)
1 lbf*ft = 0.000324048267208413 kcal (th)
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft to kcal (th):
15 lbf*ft = 15 × 0.000324048267208413 kcal (th) = 0.0048607240081262 kcal (th)
Pound-Force Foot to Kilocalorie (Th) Conversion Table
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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.
Kilocalorie (Th)
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 unit to quantify heat energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics. It was widely adopted in the early 20th century for dietary energy measurement.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is primarily used in nutrition to express the energy content of food and drinks, although it is often simply called a 'calorie' in everyday language.