Convert poundal/square foot to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to poundal/square foot.
1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.0151750489719 gf/cm^2. To convert poundal/square foot to gram-force/sq. centimeter, multiply the value by 0.0151750489719; to go the other way, divide by it (1 gf/cm^2 = 65.8976456586 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 = 0.0151750489719 gf/cm^2
- 1 gf/cm^2 = 65.8976456586 pdl/ft^2
- 10 pdl/ft^2 = 0.151750489719 gf/cm^2
- 100 pdl/ft^2 = 1.51750489719 gf/cm^2
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.0151750489718711 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to gf/cm^2:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 0.0151750489718711 gf/cm^2 = 0.227625734578067 gf/cm^2
Poundal/square Foot to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter Conversion Table
| poundal/square foot | gram-force/sq. centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl/ft^2 | 0.0151750489719 gf/cm^2 |
| 2 pdl/ft^2 | 0.0303500979437 gf/cm^2 |
| 3 pdl/ft^2 | 0.0455251469156 gf/cm^2 |
| 5 pdl/ft^2 | 0.0758752448594 gf/cm^2 |
| 10 pdl/ft^2 | 0.151750489719 gf/cm^2 |
| 20 pdl/ft^2 | 0.303500979437 gf/cm^2 |
| 50 pdl/ft^2 | 0.758752448594 gf/cm^2 |
| 100 pdl/ft^2 | 1.51750489719 gf/cm^2 |
| 500 pdl/ft^2 | 7.58752448594 gf/cm^2 |
| 1000 pdl/ft^2 | 15.1750489719 gf/cm^2 |
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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal/square foot in gram-force/sq. centimeter?
1 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2) = 0.0151750489719 gram-force/sq. centimeter (gf/cm^2).
How do you convert poundal/square foot to gram-force/sq. centimeter?
Multiply the poundal/square foot value by 0.0151750489719. For example, 25 pdl/ft^2 × 0.0151750489719 = 0.379376224297 gf/cm^2.
What is 10 poundal/square foot in gram-force/sq. centimeter?
10 pdl/ft^2 = 0.151750489719 gf/cm^2.
Which unit is larger, the poundal/square foot or the gram-force/sq. centimeter?
The gram-force/sq. centimeter is the larger unit: 1 pdl/ft^2 equals only 0.0151750489719 gf/cm^2.