Convert poundal to joule/centimeter
Please provide values below to convert poundal [pdl] to joule/centimeter [J/cm], or Convert joule/centimeter to poundal.
How to Convert Poundal to Joule/centimeter
1 pdl = 0.0013825495 J/cm
Example: convert 15 pdl to J/cm:
15 pdl = 15 × 0.0013825495 J/cm = 0.0207382425 J/cm
Poundal to Joule/centimeter Conversion Table
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Poundal
The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of one foot per second squared.
History/Origin
The poundal was introduced in the 19th century as part of the FPS system of units, primarily used in engineering and physics in the United States before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the poundal is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by the SI unit newton; however, it may still be referenced in historical contexts or specialized engineering fields.
Joule/centimeter
The joule per centimeter (J/cm) is a unit of energy density or energy per unit length, representing the amount of energy (joules) contained or transferred per centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of energy, the joule, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length. It has been used in contexts such as material science and physics to measure energy distribution over small distances.
Current Use
J/cm is used in fields like material testing, physics, and engineering to quantify energy density, especially in applications involving thin films, coatings, or localized energy measurements.