Convert pound-force/square foot to poundal/square foot
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2], or Convert poundal/square foot to pound-force/square foot.
1 lbf/ft^2 = 32.1740486334 pdl/ft^2. To convert pound-force/square foot to poundal/square foot, multiply the value by 32.1740486334; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.0310809500972 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 = 32.1740486334 pdl/ft^2
- 1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.0310809500972 lbf/ft^2
- 10 lbf/ft^2 = 321.740486334 pdl/ft^2
- 100 lbf/ft^2 = 3217.40486334 pdl/ft^2
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Poundal/square Foot
1 lbf/ft^2 = 32.1740486333784 pdl/ft^2
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to pdl/ft^2:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 32.1740486333784 pdl/ft^2 = 482.610729500676 pdl/ft^2
Pound-Force/square Foot to Poundal/square Foot Conversion Table
| pound-force/square foot | poundal/square foot |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf/ft^2 | 32.1740486334 pdl/ft^2 |
| 2 lbf/ft^2 | 64.3480972668 pdl/ft^2 |
| 3 lbf/ft^2 | 96.5221459001 pdl/ft^2 |
| 5 lbf/ft^2 | 160.870243167 pdl/ft^2 |
| 10 lbf/ft^2 | 321.740486334 pdl/ft^2 |
| 20 lbf/ft^2 | 643.480972668 pdl/ft^2 |
| 50 lbf/ft^2 | 1608.70243167 pdl/ft^2 |
| 100 lbf/ft^2 | 3217.40486334 pdl/ft^2 |
| 500 lbf/ft^2 | 16087.0243167 pdl/ft^2 |
| 1000 lbf/ft^2 | 32174.0486334 pdl/ft^2 |
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square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
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 pound-force/square foot in poundal/square foot?
1 pound-force/square foot (lbf/ft^2) = 32.1740486334 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2).
How do you convert pound-force/square foot to poundal/square foot?
Multiply the pound-force/square foot value by 32.1740486334. For example, 25 lbf/ft^2 × 32.1740486334 = 804.351215834 pdl/ft^2.
What is 10 pound-force/square foot in poundal/square foot?
10 lbf/ft^2 = 321.740486334 pdl/ft^2.
Which unit is larger, the pound-force/square foot or the poundal/square foot?
The pound-force/square foot is the larger unit: 1 lbf/ft^2 = 32.1740486334 pdl/ft^2.