Convert millibar to poundal/square foot
Please provide values below to convert millibar [mbar] to poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2], or Convert poundal/square foot to millibar.
How to Convert Millibar to Poundal/square Foot
1 mbar = 67.1968976751311 pdl/ft^2
Example: convert 15 mbar to pdl/ft^2:
15 mbar = 15 × 67.1968976751311 pdl/ft^2 = 1007.95346512697 pdl/ft^2
Millibar to Poundal/square Foot Conversion Table
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Millibar
A millibar (mbar) is a unit of pressure measurement equal to one-thousandth of a bar, commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The millibar was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for meteorological measurements, replacing the bar in many applications due to its smaller size. It became widely adopted in weather reporting and atmospheric studies.
Current Use
Today, the millibar is still used in meteorology and atmospheric sciences to report atmospheric pressure, although it is gradually being replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts. It remains a standard unit in weather forecasts and reports.
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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.