Convert poundal/square foot to megapascal
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to megapascal [MPa], or Convert megapascal to poundal/square foot.
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Megapascal
1 pdl/ft^2 = 1.48816394e-06 MPa
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to MPa:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 1.48816394e-06 MPa = 2.23224591e-05 MPa
Poundal/square Foot to Megapascal Conversion Table
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Poundal/square Foot
The poundal per square foot (pdl/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one poundal applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
The poundal is an imperial unit of force introduced in the 19th century as part of the foot-pound-second system, primarily used in engineering contexts. The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.
Current Use
The poundal per square foot is rarely used in modern practice, having been largely replaced by the pascal (Pa) in scientific and engineering applications. It may still appear in legacy systems or specific regional engineering contexts.
Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.