Convert atmosphere technical to pound-force/square foot
Please provide values below to convert atmosphere technical [at] to pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2], or Convert pound-force/square foot to atmosphere technical.
How to Convert Atmosphere Technical to Pound-Force/square Foot
1 at = 2048.16143623958 lbf/ft^2
Example: convert 15 at to lbf/ft^2:
15 at = 15 × 2048.16143623958 lbf/ft^2 = 30722.4215435937 lbf/ft^2
Atmosphere Technical to Pound-Force/square Foot Conversion Table
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Atmosphere Technical
The atmosphere technical (at) is a unit of pressure defined as exactly 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The atmosphere technical was established as a standard unit of pressure in the early 20th century to facilitate scientific and engineering calculations involving atmospheric pressure, aligning with the international standard atmosphere (ISA).
Current Use
It is primarily used in scientific, meteorological, and engineering contexts to quantify atmospheric pressure, especially in fields requiring standardized pressure measurements at sea level.
Pound-Force/square Foot
Pound-force per square foot (lbf/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit has been traditionally used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in fields like construction and engineering, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, pound-force per square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.