Convert microbar to poundal/square foot
Please provide values below to convert microbar [µbar] to poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2], or Convert poundal/square foot to microbar.
How to Convert Microbar to Poundal/square Foot
1 µbar = 0.0671968976751312 pdl/ft^2
Example: convert 15 µbar to pdl/ft^2:
15 µbar = 15 × 0.0671968976751312 pdl/ft^2 = 1.00795346512697 pdl/ft^2
Microbar to Poundal/square Foot Conversion Table
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Microbar
A microbar (µbar) is a unit of pressure equal to one millionth of a bar, where 1 bar equals 100,000 pascals.
History/Origin
The microbar was introduced as a subunit of the bar to measure very low pressures, particularly in meteorology and vacuum technology, gaining usage in the 20th century as precision pressure measurements became more common.
Current Use
Today, the microbar is used primarily in meteorology for measuring atmospheric pressure variations and in scientific research requiring precise low-pressure measurements.
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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.