Convert pound-force foot to calorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert pound-force foot [lbf*ft] to calorie (IT) [cal (IT)], or Convert calorie (IT) to pound-force foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Calorie (It)
1 lbf*ft = 0.323831553931404 cal (IT)
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft to cal (IT):
15 lbf*ft = 15 × 0.323831553931404 cal (IT) = 4.85747330897105 cal (IT)
Pound-Force Foot to Calorie (It) 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.
Calorie (It)
The calorie (cal) is a unit of energy traditionally used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The calorie was originally defined in the 19th century as a unit of heat energy in thermodynamics. It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts. The 'small calorie' (cal) is distinct from the 'large calorie' (kcal), which is commonly used in food energy labeling.
Current Use
Today, the calorie is primarily used in nutrition to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, although the SI unit of energy, the joule, is increasingly preferred in scientific and technical fields.