Convert pound-force/square foot to Standard atmosphere
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to Standard atmosphere [atm], or Convert Standard atmosphere to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Standard Atmosphere
1 lbf/ft^2 = 0.000472541416037503 atm
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to atm:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 0.000472541416037503 atm = 0.00708812124056255 atm
Pound-Force/square Foot to Standard Atmosphere Conversion Table
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Pound-Force/square Foot
Pound-force per square foot (lbf/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit has been traditionally used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in fields like construction and engineering, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, pound-force per square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Standard Atmosphere
The standard atmosphere (atm) is a unit of pressure defined as 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The standard atmosphere was established in the early 20th century to provide a consistent reference for pressure measurements, based on the average atmospheric pressure at sea level under standard conditions.
Current Use
The atm is commonly used in fields such as meteorology, aviation, and engineering to express pressure, especially in contexts involving gases and atmospheric conditions.