Convert poundal foot to kilowatt-second
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to kilowatt-second [kW*s], or Convert kilowatt-second to poundal foot.
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Kilowatt-Second
1 pdl*ft = 4.214011e-05 kW*s
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to kW*s:
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 4.214011e-05 kW*s = 0.00063210165 kW*s
Poundal Foot to Kilowatt-Second Conversion Table
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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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
Kilowatt-Second
A kilowatt-second (kW·s) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or converted when a power of one kilowatt is applied for one second.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-second has been used historically in physics and engineering to quantify energy, especially in contexts where power and time are relevant, but it is less common than other energy units like joules or kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
Today, the kilowatt-second is primarily used in specialized fields such as electrical engineering and energy calculations, often for convenience in measuring short-term energy transfer, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most applications.