Convert poundal/square foot to kilogram-force/square meter
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2], or Convert kilogram-force/square meter to poundal/square foot.
1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.151750489719 kgf/m^2. To convert poundal/square foot to kilogram-force/square meter, multiply the value by 0.151750489719; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kgf/m^2 = 6.58976456586 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 = 0.151750489719 kgf/m^2
- 1 kgf/m^2 = 6.58976456586 pdl/ft^2
- 10 pdl/ft^2 = 1.51750489719 kgf/m^2
- 100 pdl/ft^2 = 15.1750489719 kgf/m^2
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Kilogram-Force/square Meter
1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.151750489718711 kgf/m^2
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to kgf/m^2:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 0.151750489718711 kgf/m^2 = 2.27625734578067 kgf/m^2
Poundal/square Foot to Kilogram-Force/square Meter Conversion Table
| poundal/square foot | kilogram-force/square meter |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl/ft^2 | 0.151750489719 kgf/m^2 |
| 2 pdl/ft^2 | 0.303500979437 kgf/m^2 |
| 3 pdl/ft^2 | 0.455251469156 kgf/m^2 |
| 5 pdl/ft^2 | 0.758752448594 kgf/m^2 |
| 10 pdl/ft^2 | 1.51750489719 kgf/m^2 |
| 20 pdl/ft^2 | 3.03500979437 kgf/m^2 |
| 50 pdl/ft^2 | 7.58752448594 kgf/m^2 |
| 100 pdl/ft^2 | 15.1750489719 kgf/m^2 |
| 500 pdl/ft^2 | 75.8752448594 kgf/m^2 |
| 1000 pdl/ft^2 | 151.750489719 kgf/m^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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.
Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal/square foot in kilogram-force/square meter?
1 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2) = 0.151750489719 kilogram-force/square meter (kgf/m^2).
How do you convert poundal/square foot to kilogram-force/square meter?
Multiply the poundal/square foot value by 0.151750489719. For example, 25 pdl/ft^2 × 0.151750489719 = 3.79376224297 kgf/m^2.
What is 10 poundal/square foot in kilogram-force/square meter?
10 pdl/ft^2 = 1.51750489719 kgf/m^2.
Which unit is larger, the poundal/square foot or the kilogram-force/square meter?
The kilogram-force/square meter is the larger unit: 1 pdl/ft^2 equals only 0.151750489719 kgf/m^2.