Convert poundal/square foot to kilopascal
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to kilopascal [kPa], or Convert kilopascal to poundal/square foot.
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Kilopascal
1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.00148816394 kPa
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to kPa:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 0.00148816394 kPa = 0.0223224591 kPa
Poundal/square Foot to Kilopascal 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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.
Kilopascal
The kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 pascals, where one pascal is defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The kilopascal was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, replacing larger units like the bar in many applications.
Current Use
The kilopascal is widely used today in various fields such as meteorology, engineering, and physics to measure pressure, including tire pressure, blood pressure, and atmospheric pressure.