Convert poundal/square foot to pascal
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to pascal [Pa], or Convert pascal to poundal/square foot.
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Pascal
1 pdl/ft^2 = 1.48816394 Pa
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to Pa:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 1.48816394 Pa = 22.3224591 Pa
Poundal/square Foot to Pascal 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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.
Pascal
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
Named after Blaise Pascal, the pascal was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971, replacing earlier units like the bar and atmosphere.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, with common applications including atmospheric pressure, tire pressure, and fluid pressure in systems.