Convert pound-force/square foot to foot water (60°F)
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to foot water (60°F) [ftAq], or Convert foot water (60°F) to pound-force/square foot.
1 lbf/ft^2 = 0.0160343252526 ftAq. To convert pound-force/square foot to foot water (60°F), multiply the value by 0.0160343252526; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ftAq = 62.3662040184 lbf/ft^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 lbf/ft^2 = 0.0160343252526 ftAq
- 1 ftAq = 62.3662040184 lbf/ft^2
- 10 lbf/ft^2 = 0.160343252526 ftAq
- 100 lbf/ft^2 = 1.60343252526 ftAq
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Foot Water (60°f)
1 lbf/ft^2 = 0.0160343252525861 ftAq
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to ftAq:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 0.0160343252525861 ftAq = 0.240514878788792 ftAq
Pound-Force/square Foot to Foot Water (60°f) Conversion Table
| pound-force/square foot | foot water (60°F) |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf/ft^2 | 0.0160343252526 ftAq |
| 2 lbf/ft^2 | 0.0320686505052 ftAq |
| 3 lbf/ft^2 | 0.0481029757578 ftAq |
| 5 lbf/ft^2 | 0.0801716262629 ftAq |
| 10 lbf/ft^2 | 0.160343252526 ftAq |
| 20 lbf/ft^2 | 0.320686505052 ftAq |
| 50 lbf/ft^2 | 0.801716262629 ftAq |
| 100 lbf/ft^2 | 1.60343252526 ftAq |
| 500 lbf/ft^2 | 8.01716262629 ftAq |
| 1000 lbf/ft^2 | 16.0343252526 ftAq |
Pound-Force/square Foot
Pound-force per square foot (lbf/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit has been traditionally used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in fields like construction and engineering, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, pound-force per square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-force/square foot in foot water (60°F)?
1 pound-force/square foot (lbf/ft^2) = 0.0160343252526 foot water (60°F) (ftAq).
How do you convert pound-force/square foot to foot water (60°F)?
Multiply the pound-force/square foot value by 0.0160343252526. For example, 25 lbf/ft^2 × 0.0160343252526 = 0.400858131315 ftAq.
What is 10 pound-force/square foot in foot water (60°F)?
10 lbf/ft^2 = 0.160343252526 ftAq.
Which unit is larger, the pound-force/square foot or the foot water (60°F)?
The foot water (60°F) is the larger unit: 1 lbf/ft^2 equals only 0.0160343252526 ftAq.