Convert erg to poundal foot
Please provide values below to convert erg [erg] to poundal foot [pdl*ft], or Convert poundal foot to erg.
How to Convert Erg to Poundal Foot
1 erg = 2.37303604570562e-06 pdl*ft
Example: convert 15 erg to pdl*ft:
15 erg = 15 × 2.37303604570562e-06 pdl*ft = 3.55955406855843e-05 pdl*ft
Erg to Poundal Foot Conversion Table
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Erg
The erg is a unit of energy in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, defined as the amount of work done when a force of one dyne displaces an object by one centimeter.
History/Origin
The erg was introduced in the late 19th century as part of the CGS system of units, primarily used in physics to measure small amounts of energy before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the erg is largely obsolete and rarely used outside of specific scientific contexts, with the SI unit joule being the standard for energy measurement. It remains relevant in some fields like astrophysics and theoretical physics.
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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.