Convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to poundal/square foot
Please provide values below to convert millimeter mercury (0°C) [mmHg] to poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2], or Convert poundal/square foot to millimeter mercury (0°C).
1 mmHg = 89.5885079704 pdl/ft^2. To convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to poundal/square foot, multiply the value by 89.5885079704; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.0111621459343 mmHg). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 mmHg = 89.5885079704 pdl/ft^2
- 1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.0111621459343 mmHg
- 10 mmHg = 895.885079704 pdl/ft^2
- 100 mmHg = 8958.85079704 pdl/ft^2
How to Convert Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Poundal/square Foot
1 mmHg = 89.5885079704323 pdl/ft^2
Example: convert 15 mmHg to pdl/ft^2:
15 mmHg = 15 × 89.5885079704323 pdl/ft^2 = 1343.82761955649 pdl/ft^2
Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Poundal/square Foot Conversion Table
| millimeter mercury (0°C) | poundal/square foot |
|---|---|
| 1 mmHg | 89.5885079704 pdl/ft^2 |
| 2 mmHg | 179.177015941 pdl/ft^2 |
| 3 mmHg | 268.765523911 pdl/ft^2 |
| 5 mmHg | 447.942539852 pdl/ft^2 |
| 10 mmHg | 895.885079704 pdl/ft^2 |
| 20 mmHg | 1791.77015941 pdl/ft^2 |
| 50 mmHg | 4479.42539852 pdl/ft^2 |
| 100 mmHg | 8958.85079704 pdl/ft^2 |
| 500 mmHg | 44794.2539852 pdl/ft^2 |
| 1000 mmHg | 89588.5079704 pdl/ft^2 |
Millimeter Mercury (0°c)
Millimeter mercury (0°C), abbreviated as mmHg, is a unit of pressure measurement based on the height of a column of mercury in millimeters at 0°C under standard gravity.
History/Origin
The mmHg originated from the use of mercury barometers in the 17th century to measure atmospheric pressure. It became a standard unit in meteorology and medicine for measuring blood pressure and other pressure-related phenomena.
Current Use
Today, mmHg is primarily used in medicine to measure blood pressure and in meteorology for atmospheric pressure readings. It is also used in various scientific and industrial applications where precise pressure measurements are required.
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 millimeter mercury (0°C) in poundal/square foot?
1 millimeter mercury (0°C) (mmHg) = 89.5885079704 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2).
How do you convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to poundal/square foot?
Multiply the millimeter mercury (0°C) value by 89.5885079704. For example, 25 mmHg × 89.5885079704 = 2239.71269926 pdl/ft^2.
What is 10 millimeter mercury (0°C) in poundal/square foot?
10 mmHg = 895.885079704 pdl/ft^2.
Which unit is larger, the millimeter mercury (0°C) or the poundal/square foot?
The millimeter mercury (0°C) is the larger unit: 1 mmHg = 89.5885079704 pdl/ft^2.