Convert foot water (4°C) to poundal/square foot
Please provide values below to convert foot water (4°C) [ftAq] to poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2], or Convert poundal/square foot to foot water (4°C).
1 ftAq = 2008.50183213 pdl/ft^2. To convert foot water (4°C) to poundal/square foot, multiply the value by 2008.50183213; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.000497883538866 ftAq). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ftAq = 2008.50183213 pdl/ft^2
- 1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.000497883538866 ftAq
- 10 ftAq = 20085.0183213 pdl/ft^2
- 100 ftAq = 200850.183213 pdl/ft^2
How to Convert Foot Water (4°c) to Poundal/square Foot
1 ftAq = 2008.50183213013 pdl/ft^2
Example: convert 15 ftAq to pdl/ft^2:
15 ftAq = 15 × 2008.50183213013 pdl/ft^2 = 30127.527481952 pdl/ft^2
Foot Water (4°c) to Poundal/square Foot Conversion Table
| foot water (4°C) | poundal/square foot |
|---|---|
| 1 ftAq | 2008.50183213 pdl/ft^2 |
| 2 ftAq | 4017.00366426 pdl/ft^2 |
| 3 ftAq | 6025.50549639 pdl/ft^2 |
| 5 ftAq | 10042.5091607 pdl/ft^2 |
| 10 ftAq | 20085.0183213 pdl/ft^2 |
| 20 ftAq | 40170.0366426 pdl/ft^2 |
| 50 ftAq | 100425.091607 pdl/ft^2 |
| 100 ftAq | 200850.183213 pdl/ft^2 |
| 500 ftAq | 1004250.91607 pdl/ft^2 |
| 1000 ftAq | 2008501.83213 pdl/ft^2 |
Foot Water (4°c)
Foot water (4°C), symbol ftAq, is a unit of pressure representing the height of a water column at 4°C that exerts a specific pressure.
History/Origin
The foot water (4°C) has been used historically in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in water-related applications, as an alternative to other pressure units like inches of water or meters of water. Its usage dates back to traditional measurements in hydraulic and civil engineering.
Current Use
Today, foot water (4°C) is primarily used in specialized fields such as hydrology, water management, and engineering to measure low pressures, particularly in systems involving water flow and pressure head calculations.
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 foot water (4°C) in poundal/square foot?
1 foot water (4°C) (ftAq) = 2008.50183213 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2).
How do you convert foot water (4°C) to poundal/square foot?
Multiply the foot water (4°C) value by 2008.50183213. For example, 25 ftAq × 2008.50183213 = 50212.5458033 pdl/ft^2.
What is 10 foot water (4°C) in poundal/square foot?
10 ftAq = 20085.0183213 pdl/ft^2.
Which unit is larger, the foot water (4°C) or the poundal/square foot?
The foot water (4°C) is the larger unit: 1 ftAq = 2008.50183213 pdl/ft^2.