Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to poundal/square foot

Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2] to poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2], or Convert poundal/square foot to kilogram-force/sq. cm.




How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Poundal/square Foot

1 kgf/cm^2 = 65897.6456585825 pdl/ft^2

Example: convert 15 kgf/cm^2 to pdl/ft^2:
15 kgf/cm^2 = 15 × 65897.6456585825 pdl/ft^2 = 988464.684878737 pdl/ft^2


Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Poundal/square Foot Conversion Table

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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.


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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.



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