Convert poundal/square foot to foot water (60°F)
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to foot water (60°F) [ftAq], or Convert foot water (60°F) to poundal/square foot.
1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.000498362063018 ftAq. To convert poundal/square foot to foot water (60°F), multiply the value by 0.000498362063018; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ftAq = 2006.57328117 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 = 0.000498362063018 ftAq
- 1 ftAq = 2006.57328117 pdl/ft^2
- 10 pdl/ft^2 = 0.00498362063018 ftAq
- 100 pdl/ft^2 = 0.0498362063018 ftAq
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Foot Water (60°f)
1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.000498362063018442 ftAq
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to ftAq:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 0.000498362063018442 ftAq = 0.00747543094527663 ftAq
Poundal/square Foot to Foot Water (60°f) Conversion Table
| poundal/square foot | foot water (60°F) |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl/ft^2 | 0.000498362063018 ftAq |
| 2 pdl/ft^2 | 0.000996724126037 ftAq |
| 3 pdl/ft^2 | 0.00149508618906 ftAq |
| 5 pdl/ft^2 | 0.00249181031509 ftAq |
| 10 pdl/ft^2 | 0.00498362063018 ftAq |
| 20 pdl/ft^2 | 0.00996724126037 ftAq |
| 50 pdl/ft^2 | 0.0249181031509 ftAq |
| 100 pdl/ft^2 | 0.0498362063018 ftAq |
| 500 pdl/ft^2 | 0.249181031509 ftAq |
| 1000 pdl/ft^2 | 0.498362063018 ftAq |
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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.
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 poundal/square foot in foot water (60°F)?
1 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2) = 0.000498362063018 foot water (60°F) (ftAq).
How do you convert poundal/square foot to foot water (60°F)?
Multiply the poundal/square foot value by 0.000498362063018. For example, 25 pdl/ft^2 × 0.000498362063018 = 0.0124590515755 ftAq.
What is 10 poundal/square foot in foot water (60°F)?
10 pdl/ft^2 = 0.00498362063018 ftAq.
Which unit is larger, the poundal/square foot or the foot water (60°F)?
The foot water (60°F) is the larger unit: 1 pdl/ft^2 equals only 0.000498362063018 ftAq.