Convert poundal/square foot to kilogram-force/sq. cm
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to poundal/square foot.
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
1 pdl/ft^2 = 1.51750489718711e-05 kgf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to kgf/cm^2:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 1.51750489718711e-05 kgf/cm^2 = 0.000227625734578067 kgf/cm^2
Poundal/square Foot to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm Conversion Table
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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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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/sq. Cm
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.
Current Use
Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.