Convert poundal/square foot to atmosphere technical
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to atmosphere technical [at], or Convert atmosphere technical to poundal/square foot.
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Atmosphere Technical
1 pdl/ft^2 = 1.51750489718711e-05 at
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to at:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 1.51750489718711e-05 at = 0.000227625734578067 at
Poundal/square Foot to Atmosphere Technical 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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.
Atmosphere Technical
The atmosphere technical (at) is a unit of pressure defined as exactly 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The atmosphere technical was established as a standard unit of pressure in the early 20th century to facilitate scientific and engineering calculations involving atmospheric pressure, aligning with the international standard atmosphere (ISA).
Current Use
It is primarily used in scientific, meteorological, and engineering contexts to quantify atmospheric pressure, especially in fields requiring standardized pressure measurements at sea level.