Convert poundal/square foot to torr
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to torr [Torr], or Convert torr to poundal/square foot.
1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.011162147525 Torr. To convert poundal/square foot to torr, multiply the value by 0.011162147525; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Torr = 89.588495203 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 = 0.011162147525 Torr
- 1 Torr = 89.588495203 pdl/ft^2
- 10 pdl/ft^2 = 0.11162147525 Torr
- 100 pdl/ft^2 = 1.1162147525 Torr
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Torr
1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.0111621475250125 Torr
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to Torr:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 0.0111621475250125 Torr = 0.167432212875187 Torr
Poundal/square Foot to Torr Conversion Table
| poundal/square foot | torr |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl/ft^2 | 0.011162147525 Torr |
| 2 pdl/ft^2 | 0.02232429505 Torr |
| 3 pdl/ft^2 | 0.033486442575 Torr |
| 5 pdl/ft^2 | 0.0558107376251 Torr |
| 10 pdl/ft^2 | 0.11162147525 Torr |
| 20 pdl/ft^2 | 0.2232429505 Torr |
| 50 pdl/ft^2 | 0.558107376251 Torr |
| 100 pdl/ft^2 | 1.1162147525 Torr |
| 500 pdl/ft^2 | 5.58107376251 Torr |
| 1000 pdl/ft^2 | 11.162147525 Torr |
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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.
Torr
The torr is a unit of pressure defined as 1 millimeter of mercury (mmHg) at standard gravity and temperature, approximately equal to 133.322 pascals.
History/Origin
The torr was introduced by Evangelista Torricelli in 1644, based on his experiments with mercury barometers, as a unit to measure atmospheric pressure. It was historically used in meteorology and physics before the adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
Today, the torr is primarily used in fields like vacuum technology, physics, and medicine (e.g., blood pressure measurements), although it has largely been replaced by the pascal in most scientific contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal/square foot in torr?
1 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2) = 0.011162147525 torr (Torr).
How do you convert poundal/square foot to torr?
Multiply the poundal/square foot value by 0.011162147525. For example, 25 pdl/ft^2 × 0.011162147525 = 0.279053688125 Torr.
What is 10 poundal/square foot in torr?
10 pdl/ft^2 = 0.11162147525 Torr.
Which unit is larger, the poundal/square foot or the torr?
The torr is the larger unit: 1 pdl/ft^2 equals only 0.011162147525 Torr.