Convert kilopascal to poundal/square foot
Please provide values below to convert kilopascal [kPa] to poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2], or Convert poundal/square foot to kilopascal.
1 kPa = 671.968976751 pdl/ft^2. To convert kilopascal to poundal/square foot, multiply the value by 671.968976751; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.00148816394 kPa). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kPa = 671.968976751 pdl/ft^2
- 1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.00148816394 kPa
- 10 kPa = 6719.68976751 pdl/ft^2
- 100 kPa = 67196.8976751 pdl/ft^2
How to Convert Kilopascal to Poundal/square Foot
1 kPa = 671.968976751311 pdl/ft^2
Example: convert 15 kPa to pdl/ft^2:
15 kPa = 15 × 671.968976751311 pdl/ft^2 = 10079.5346512697 pdl/ft^2
Kilopascal to Poundal/square Foot Conversion Table
| kilopascal | poundal/square foot |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 671.968976751 pdl/ft^2 |
| 2 kPa | 1343.9379535 pdl/ft^2 |
| 3 kPa | 2015.90693025 pdl/ft^2 |
| 5 kPa | 3359.84488376 pdl/ft^2 |
| 10 kPa | 6719.68976751 pdl/ft^2 |
| 20 kPa | 13439.379535 pdl/ft^2 |
| 50 kPa | 33598.4488376 pdl/ft^2 |
| 100 kPa | 67196.8976751 pdl/ft^2 |
| 500 kPa | 335984.488376 pdl/ft^2 |
| 1000 kPa | 671968.976751 pdl/ft^2 |
Kilopascal
The kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 pascals, where one pascal is defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The kilopascal was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, replacing larger units like the bar in many applications.
Current Use
The kilopascal is widely used today in various fields such as meteorology, engineering, and physics to measure pressure, including tire pressure, blood pressure, and atmospheric pressure.
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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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 kilopascal in poundal/square foot?
1 kilopascal (kPa) = 671.968976751 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2).
How do you convert kilopascal to poundal/square foot?
Multiply the kilopascal value by 671.968976751. For example, 25 kPa × 671.968976751 = 16799.2244188 pdl/ft^2.
What is 10 kilopascal in poundal/square foot?
10 kPa = 6719.68976751 pdl/ft^2.
Which unit is larger, the kilopascal or the poundal/square foot?
The kilopascal is the larger unit: 1 kPa = 671.968976751 pdl/ft^2.