Convert poundal/square foot to Standard atmosphere
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to Standard atmosphere [atm], or Convert Standard atmosphere to poundal/square foot.
1 pdl/ft^2 = 1.46870361707e-05 atm. To convert poundal/square foot to Standard atmosphere, multiply the value by 1.46870361707e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 atm = 68087.2565693 pdl/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 pdl/ft^2 = 1.46870361707e-05 atm
- 1 atm = 68087.2565693 pdl/ft^2
- 10 pdl/ft^2 = 0.000146870361707 atm
- 100 pdl/ft^2 = 0.00146870361707 atm
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Standard Atmosphere
1 pdl/ft^2 = 1.46870361707377e-05 atm
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to atm:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 1.46870361707377e-05 atm = 0.000220305542561066 atm
Poundal/square Foot to Standard Atmosphere Conversion Table
| poundal/square foot | Standard atmosphere |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl/ft^2 | 1.46870361707e-05 atm |
| 2 pdl/ft^2 | 2.93740723415e-05 atm |
| 3 pdl/ft^2 | 4.40611085122e-05 atm |
| 5 pdl/ft^2 | 7.34351808537e-05 atm |
| 10 pdl/ft^2 | 0.000146870361707 atm |
| 20 pdl/ft^2 | 0.000293740723415 atm |
| 50 pdl/ft^2 | 0.000734351808537 atm |
| 100 pdl/ft^2 | 0.00146870361707 atm |
| 500 pdl/ft^2 | 0.00734351808537 atm |
| 1000 pdl/ft^2 | 0.0146870361707 atm |
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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.
Standard Atmosphere
The standard atmosphere (atm) is a unit of pressure defined as 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The standard atmosphere was established in the early 20th century to provide a consistent reference for pressure measurements, based on the average atmospheric pressure at sea level under standard conditions.
Current Use
The atm is commonly used in fields such as meteorology, aviation, and engineering to express pressure, especially in contexts involving gases and atmospheric conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal/square foot in Standard atmosphere?
1 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2) = 1.46870361707e-05 Standard atmosphere (atm).
How do you convert poundal/square foot to Standard atmosphere?
Multiply the poundal/square foot value by 1.46870361707e-05. For example, 25 pdl/ft^2 × 1.46870361707e-05 = 0.000367175904268 atm.
What is 10 poundal/square foot in Standard atmosphere?
10 pdl/ft^2 = 0.000146870361707 atm.
Which unit is larger, the poundal/square foot or the Standard atmosphere?
The Standard atmosphere is the larger unit: 1 pdl/ft^2 equals only 1.46870361707e-05 atm.