Convert poundal/square foot to newton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to newton/square meter [N/m^2], or Convert newton/square meter to poundal/square foot.
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Newton/square Meter
1 pdl/ft^2 = 1.48816394 N/m^2
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to N/m^2:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 1.48816394 N/m^2 = 22.3224591 N/m^2
Poundal/square Foot to Newton/square Meter 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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.
Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.