Convert pound-force/square foot to millipascal
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to millipascal [mPa], or Convert millipascal to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Millipascal
1 lbf/ft^2 = 47880.25898 mPa
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to mPa:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 47880.25898 mPa = 718203.8847 mPa
Pound-Force/square Foot to Millipascal Conversion Table
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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square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Millipascal
A millipascal (mPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one thousandth of a pascal, the SI unit of pressure.
History/Origin
The millipascal is derived from the pascal, which was named after Blaise Pascal. It is used in contexts requiring very small pressure measurements, but its usage is relatively uncommon due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
Millipascals are primarily used in scientific and engineering fields to measure very low pressures, such as in fluid dynamics, vacuum systems, and sensitive instrumentation within the 'Pressure' converter category of 'Common Converters'.