Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to poundal/square foot
Please provide values below to convert gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2] to poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2], or Convert poundal/square foot to gram-force/sq. centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Poundal/square Foot
1 gf/cm^2 = 65.8976456585825 pdl/ft^2
Example: convert 15 gf/cm^2 to pdl/ft^2:
15 gf/cm^2 = 15 × 65.8976456585825 pdl/ft^2 = 988.464684878737 pdl/ft^2
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Poundal/square Foot Conversion Table
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Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.
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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.