Convert poundal/square foot to inch mercury (60°F)
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to inch mercury (60°F) [inHg], or Convert inch mercury (60°F) to poundal/square foot.
1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.000440695897064 inHg. To convert poundal/square foot to inch mercury (60°F), multiply the value by 0.000440695897064; to go the other way, divide by it (1 inHg = 2269.13843914 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 = 0.000440695897064 inHg
- 1 inHg = 2269.13843914 pdl/ft^2
- 10 pdl/ft^2 = 0.00440695897064 inHg
- 100 pdl/ft^2 = 0.0440695897064 inHg
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Inch Mercury (60°f)
1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.000440695897063832 inHg
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to inHg:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 0.000440695897063832 inHg = 0.00661043845595748 inHg
Poundal/square Foot to Inch Mercury (60°f) Conversion Table
| poundal/square foot | inch mercury (60°F) |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl/ft^2 | 0.000440695897064 inHg |
| 2 pdl/ft^2 | 0.000881391794128 inHg |
| 3 pdl/ft^2 | 0.00132208769119 inHg |
| 5 pdl/ft^2 | 0.00220347948532 inHg |
| 10 pdl/ft^2 | 0.00440695897064 inHg |
| 20 pdl/ft^2 | 0.00881391794128 inHg |
| 50 pdl/ft^2 | 0.0220347948532 inHg |
| 100 pdl/ft^2 | 0.0440695897064 inHg |
| 500 pdl/ft^2 | 0.220347948532 inHg |
| 1000 pdl/ft^2 | 0.440695897064 inHg |
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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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 Mercury (60°f)
Inch of mercury (60°F) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a column of mercury 1 inch high at 60°F under standard gravity.
History/Origin
Originally used in barometry and meteorology, the inch of mercury has been a standard unit for measuring atmospheric pressure in the Imperial system since the 19th century.
Current Use
It is still used in some regions, such as the United States, primarily for measuring atmospheric pressure in weather reports and aviation, although it is gradually being replaced by Pascals in scientific contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal/square foot in inch mercury (60°F)?
1 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2) = 0.000440695897064 inch mercury (60°F) (inHg).
How do you convert poundal/square foot to inch mercury (60°F)?
Multiply the poundal/square foot value by 0.000440695897064. For example, 25 pdl/ft^2 × 0.000440695897064 = 0.0110173974266 inHg.
What is 10 poundal/square foot in inch mercury (60°F)?
10 pdl/ft^2 = 0.00440695897064 inHg.
Which unit is larger, the poundal/square foot or the inch mercury (60°F)?
The inch mercury (60°F) is the larger unit: 1 pdl/ft^2 equals only 0.000440695897064 inHg.