Convert poundal/square foot to psi
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to psi [psi], or Convert psi to poundal/square foot.
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Psi
1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.00021583993132846 psi
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to psi:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 0.00021583993132846 psi = 0.0032375989699269 psi
Poundal/square Foot to Psi 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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.
Psi
Psi (pounds per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the force of one pound applied to an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The psi originated in the United States as a customary unit of pressure, commonly used in engineering and industrial applications. It became standardized with the development of the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Psi is widely used today in various fields such as automotive tire pressure, plumbing, and industrial pressure measurements, especially in the United States and other countries using imperial units.