Convert poundal foot to megaton
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to megaton [Mton], or Convert megaton to poundal foot.
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Megaton
1 pdl*ft = 1.00717280114723e-17 Mton
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to Mton:
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 1.00717280114723e-17 Mton = 1.51075920172084e-16 Mton
Poundal Foot to Megaton 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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
Megaton
A megaton (Mton) is a unit of energy equivalent to one million tons of TNT, commonly used to measure the energy released in nuclear explosions and large-scale explosions.
History/Origin
The megaton originated during the development of nuclear weapons to quantify explosive yield, with the first use in the context of nuclear tests in the mid-20th century. It became a standard measure for describing the destructive power of nuclear devices.
Current Use
Today, the megaton is primarily used to describe the explosive yield of nuclear weapons and large-scale explosions, as well as in scientific research related to energy release and impact assessments.