Convert gram-force centimeter to poundal foot
Please provide values below to convert gram-force centimeter [gf*cm] to poundal foot [pdl*ft], or Convert poundal foot to gram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force Centimeter to Poundal Foot
1 gf*cm = 0.00232715339376191 pdl*ft
Example: convert 15 gf*cm to pdl*ft:
15 gf*cm = 15 × 0.00232715339376191 pdl*ft = 0.0349073009064286 pdl*ft
Gram-Force Centimeter to Poundal Foot Conversion Table
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Gram-Force Centimeter
Gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one gram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The gram-force centimeter originated from the use of the gram-force as a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, the gram-force centimeter is rarely used, having been largely replaced by SI units such as the newton meter (N·m) for torque measurements, but it may still appear in specialized or legacy applications.
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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.