Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to poundal/square foot
Please provide values below to convert gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2] to poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2], or Convert poundal/square foot to gram-force/sq. centimeter.
1 gf/cm^2 = 65.8976456586 pdl/ft^2. To convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to poundal/square foot, multiply the value by 65.8976456586; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.0151750489719 gf/cm^2). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 gf/cm^2 = 65.8976456586 pdl/ft^2
- 1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.0151750489719 gf/cm^2
- 10 gf/cm^2 = 658.976456586 pdl/ft^2
- 100 gf/cm^2 = 6589.76456586 pdl/ft^2
How to Convert Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Poundal/square Foot
1 gf/cm^2 = 65.8976456585825 pdl/ft^2
Example: convert 15 gf/cm^2 to pdl/ft^2:
15 gf/cm^2 = 15 × 65.8976456585825 pdl/ft^2 = 988.464684878737 pdl/ft^2
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Poundal/square Foot Conversion Table
| gram-force/sq. centimeter | poundal/square foot |
|---|---|
| 1 gf/cm^2 | 65.8976456586 pdl/ft^2 |
| 2 gf/cm^2 | 131.795291317 pdl/ft^2 |
| 3 gf/cm^2 | 197.692936976 pdl/ft^2 |
| 5 gf/cm^2 | 329.488228293 pdl/ft^2 |
| 10 gf/cm^2 | 658.976456586 pdl/ft^2 |
| 20 gf/cm^2 | 1317.95291317 pdl/ft^2 |
| 50 gf/cm^2 | 3294.88228293 pdl/ft^2 |
| 100 gf/cm^2 | 6589.76456586 pdl/ft^2 |
| 500 gf/cm^2 | 32948.8228293 pdl/ft^2 |
| 1000 gf/cm^2 | 65897.6456586 pdl/ft^2 |
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.
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 gram-force/sq. centimeter in poundal/square foot?
1 gram-force/sq. centimeter (gf/cm^2) = 65.8976456586 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2).
How do you convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to poundal/square foot?
Multiply the gram-force/sq. centimeter value by 65.8976456586. For example, 25 gf/cm^2 × 65.8976456586 = 1647.44114146 pdl/ft^2.
What is 10 gram-force/sq. centimeter in poundal/square foot?
10 gf/cm^2 = 658.976456586 pdl/ft^2.
Which unit is larger, the gram-force/sq. centimeter or the poundal/square foot?
The gram-force/sq. centimeter is the larger unit: 1 gf/cm^2 = 65.8976456586 pdl/ft^2.