Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to poundal/square foot
Please provide values below to convert centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg] to poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2], or Convert poundal/square foot to centimeter mercury (0°C).
1 cmHg = 895.885079704 pdl/ft^2. To convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to poundal/square foot, multiply the value by 895.885079704; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.00111621459343 cmHg). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cmHg = 895.885079704 pdl/ft^2
- 1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.00111621459343 cmHg
- 10 cmHg = 8958.85079704 pdl/ft^2
- 100 cmHg = 89588.5079704 pdl/ft^2
How to Convert Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Poundal/square Foot
1 cmHg = 895.885079704324 pdl/ft^2
Example: convert 15 cmHg to pdl/ft^2:
15 cmHg = 15 × 895.885079704324 pdl/ft^2 = 13438.2761955649 pdl/ft^2
Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Poundal/square Foot Conversion Table
| centimeter mercury (0°C) | poundal/square foot |
|---|---|
| 1 cmHg | 895.885079704 pdl/ft^2 |
| 2 cmHg | 1791.77015941 pdl/ft^2 |
| 3 cmHg | 2687.65523911 pdl/ft^2 |
| 5 cmHg | 4479.42539852 pdl/ft^2 |
| 10 cmHg | 8958.85079704 pdl/ft^2 |
| 20 cmHg | 17917.7015941 pdl/ft^2 |
| 50 cmHg | 44794.2539852 pdl/ft^2 |
| 100 cmHg | 89588.5079704 pdl/ft^2 |
| 500 cmHg | 447942.539852 pdl/ft^2 |
| 1000 cmHg | 895885.079704 pdl/ft^2 |
Centimeter Mercury (0°c)
Centimeter mercury (0°C) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the pressure exerted by a one-centimeter column of mercury at 0°C.
History/Origin
The centimeter mercury was historically used in barometry and pressure measurements before the adoption of the pascal. It originated from the use of mercury columns in barometers to measure atmospheric pressure, with the unit reflecting the height of the mercury column.
Current Use
Today, the centimeter mercury is largely obsolete and replaced by SI units like the pascal. However, it is still used in some medical and historical contexts to measure blood pressure and atmospheric pressure in certain regions.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 centimeter mercury (0°C) in poundal/square foot?
1 centimeter mercury (0°C) (cmHg) = 895.885079704 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2).
How do you convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to poundal/square foot?
Multiply the centimeter mercury (0°C) value by 895.885079704. For example, 25 cmHg × 895.885079704 = 22397.1269926 pdl/ft^2.
What is 10 centimeter mercury (0°C) in poundal/square foot?
10 cmHg = 8958.85079704 pdl/ft^2.
Which unit is larger, the centimeter mercury (0°C) or the poundal/square foot?
The centimeter mercury (0°C) is the larger unit: 1 cmHg = 895.885079704 pdl/ft^2.