Convert poundal foot to watt-hour
Please provide values below to convert poundal foot [pdl*ft] to watt-hour [W*h], or Convert watt-hour to poundal foot.
How to Convert Poundal Foot to Watt-Hour
1 pdl*ft = 1.17055861111111e-05 W*h
Example: convert 15 pdl*ft to W*h:
15 pdl*ft = 15 × 1.17055861111111e-05 W*h = 0.000175583791666667 W*h
Poundal Foot to Watt-Hour 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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.
Watt-Hour
A watt-hour (W·h) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of energy transferred or used when one watt of power is sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The watt-hour was established as a practical unit of energy measurement with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI) and has been used in electrical and energy industries to quantify energy consumption and storage since the 20th century.
Current Use
Watt-hours are commonly used to measure electrical energy consumption in household appliances, batteries, and energy storage systems, providing a convenient unit for billing, capacity ratings, and energy management.