Convert poundal/square foot to inch water (60°F)
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to inch water (60°F) [inAq], or Convert inch water (60°F) to poundal/square foot.
1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.00598040483845 inAq. To convert poundal/square foot to inch water (60°F), multiply the value by 0.00598040483845; to go the other way, divide by it (1 inAq = 167.212760175 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 = 0.00598040483845 inAq
- 1 inAq = 167.212760175 pdl/ft^2
- 10 pdl/ft^2 = 0.0598040483845 inAq
- 100 pdl/ft^2 = 0.598040483845 inAq
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Inch Water (60°f)
1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.00598040483845041 inAq
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to inAq:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 0.00598040483845041 inAq = 0.0897060725767561 inAq
Poundal/square Foot to Inch Water (60°f) Conversion Table
| poundal/square foot | inch water (60°F) |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl/ft^2 | 0.00598040483845 inAq |
| 2 pdl/ft^2 | 0.0119608096769 inAq |
| 3 pdl/ft^2 | 0.0179412145154 inAq |
| 5 pdl/ft^2 | 0.0299020241923 inAq |
| 10 pdl/ft^2 | 0.0598040483845 inAq |
| 20 pdl/ft^2 | 0.119608096769 inAq |
| 50 pdl/ft^2 | 0.299020241923 inAq |
| 100 pdl/ft^2 | 0.598040483845 inAq |
| 500 pdl/ft^2 | 2.99020241923 inAq |
| 1000 pdl/ft^2 | 5.98040483845 inAq |
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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.
Inch Water (60°f)
Inch water (60°F), symbol inAq, is a unit of pressure measuring the height of a water column at 60°F that exerts a pressure equivalent to one inch of water column.
History/Origin
The inch water unit originated in the United States as a practical measurement for low-pressure applications, particularly in HVAC and fluid systems, based on the height of a water column. Its use has been standardized in various industries for measuring small pressure differences.
Current Use
It is currently used in fields such as HVAC, pneumatic systems, and low-pressure fluid measurements to quantify small pressure differences, especially in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal/square foot in inch water (60°F)?
1 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2) = 0.00598040483845 inch water (60°F) (inAq).
How do you convert poundal/square foot to inch water (60°F)?
Multiply the poundal/square foot value by 0.00598040483845. For example, 25 pdl/ft^2 × 0.00598040483845 = 0.149510120961 inAq.
What is 10 poundal/square foot in inch water (60°F)?
10 pdl/ft^2 = 0.0598040483845 inAq.
Which unit is larger, the poundal/square foot or the inch water (60°F)?
The inch water (60°F) is the larger unit: 1 pdl/ft^2 equals only 0.00598040483845 inAq.