Convert pound-force/square inch to poundal/square foot
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2] to poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2], or Convert poundal/square foot to pound-force/square inch.
1 lbf/in^2 = 4633.06300111 pdl/ft^2. To convert pound-force/square inch to poundal/square foot, multiply the value by 4633.06300111; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.000215839931328 lbf/in^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/in^2 = 4633.06300111 pdl/ft^2
- 1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.000215839931328 lbf/in^2
- 10 lbf/in^2 = 46330.6300111 pdl/ft^2
- 100 lbf/in^2 = 463306.300111 pdl/ft^2
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Inch to Poundal/square Foot
1 lbf/in^2 = 4633.06300110994 pdl/ft^2
Example: convert 15 lbf/in^2 to pdl/ft^2:
15 lbf/in^2 = 15 × 4633.06300110994 pdl/ft^2 = 69495.9450166492 pdl/ft^2
Pound-Force/square Inch to Poundal/square Foot Conversion Table
| pound-force/square inch | poundal/square foot |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf/in^2 | 4633.06300111 pdl/ft^2 |
| 2 lbf/in^2 | 9266.12600222 pdl/ft^2 |
| 3 lbf/in^2 | 13899.1890033 pdl/ft^2 |
| 5 lbf/in^2 | 23165.3150055 pdl/ft^2 |
| 10 lbf/in^2 | 46330.6300111 pdl/ft^2 |
| 20 lbf/in^2 | 92661.2600222 pdl/ft^2 |
| 50 lbf/in^2 | 231653.150055 pdl/ft^2 |
| 100 lbf/in^2 | 463306.300111 pdl/ft^2 |
| 500 lbf/in^2 | 2316531.50055 pdl/ft^2 |
| 1000 lbf/in^2 | 4633063.00111 pdl/ft^2 |
Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure 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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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 pound-force/square inch in poundal/square foot?
1 pound-force/square inch (lbf/in^2) = 4633.06300111 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2).
How do you convert pound-force/square inch to poundal/square foot?
Multiply the pound-force/square inch value by 4633.06300111. For example, 25 lbf/in^2 × 4633.06300111 = 115826.575028 pdl/ft^2.
What is 10 pound-force/square inch in poundal/square foot?
10 lbf/in^2 = 46330.6300111 pdl/ft^2.
Which unit is larger, the pound-force/square inch or the poundal/square foot?
The pound-force/square inch is the larger unit: 1 lbf/in^2 = 4633.06300111 pdl/ft^2.