Convert foot water (60°F) to poundal/square foot
Please provide values below to convert foot water (60°F) [ftAq] to poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2], or Convert poundal/square foot to foot water (60°F).
1 ftAq = 2006.57328117 pdl/ft^2. To convert foot water (60°F) to poundal/square foot, multiply the value by 2006.57328117; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.000498362063018 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 = 2006.57328117 pdl/ft^2
- 1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.000498362063018 ftAq
- 10 ftAq = 20065.7328117 pdl/ft^2
- 100 ftAq = 200657.328117 pdl/ft^2
How to Convert Foot Water (60°f) to Poundal/square Foot
1 ftAq = 2006.57328116686 pdl/ft^2
Example: convert 15 ftAq to pdl/ft^2:
15 ftAq = 15 × 2006.57328116686 pdl/ft^2 = 30098.5992175029 pdl/ft^2
Foot Water (60°f) to Poundal/square Foot Conversion Table
| foot water (60°F) | poundal/square foot |
|---|---|
| 1 ftAq | 2006.57328117 pdl/ft^2 |
| 2 ftAq | 4013.14656233 pdl/ft^2 |
| 3 ftAq | 6019.7198435 pdl/ft^2 |
| 5 ftAq | 10032.8664058 pdl/ft^2 |
| 10 ftAq | 20065.7328117 pdl/ft^2 |
| 20 ftAq | 40131.4656233 pdl/ft^2 |
| 50 ftAq | 100328.664058 pdl/ft^2 |
| 100 ftAq | 200657.328117 pdl/ft^2 |
| 500 ftAq | 1003286.64058 pdl/ft^2 |
| 1000 ftAq | 2006573.28117 pdl/ft^2 |
Foot Water (60°f)
Foot water (60°F), symbolized as ftAq, is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a water column at 60°F that exerts a specific pressure.
History/Origin
The foot water (60°F) unit originated from the use of water column measurements in hydraulic and engineering applications, primarily in the United States, to quantify pressure in terms of the height of a water column at a standard temperature of 60°F.
Current Use
This unit is primarily used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields related to hydraulics, water systems, and fluid dynamics, although it is less common today with the adoption of SI units.
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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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 (60°F) in poundal/square foot?
1 foot water (60°F) (ftAq) = 2006.57328117 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2).
How do you convert foot water (60°F) to poundal/square foot?
Multiply the foot water (60°F) value by 2006.57328117. For example, 25 ftAq × 2006.57328117 = 50164.3320292 pdl/ft^2.
What is 10 foot water (60°F) in poundal/square foot?
10 ftAq = 20065.7328117 pdl/ft^2.
Which unit is larger, the foot water (60°F) or the poundal/square foot?
The foot water (60°F) is the larger unit: 1 ftAq = 2006.57328117 pdl/ft^2.