Online Mass Flux Density Units Converter
How to Convert from Pound/second/square foot to Kilogram/second/square meter?

How to Convert from Pound/second/square foot to Kilogram/second/square meter?

Easily convert mass flux density values from pound/second/square foot to kilogram/second/square meter for scientific, engineering, and fluid mechanics applications using this straightforward online tool.

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Pound/second/square foot to Kilogram/second/square meter Conversion Table

Pound/second/square foot Kilogram/second/square meter

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Pound/second/square foot to Kilogram/second/square meter Conversion Table
Pound/second/square foot Kilogram/second/square meter

What Is This Tool?

This tool converts mass flux density values between pound/second/square foot, an imperial unit, and kilogram/second/square meter, an SI unit, allowing users to translate data across measurement systems commonly used in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and transport phenomena.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the value in pound/second/square foot that you want to convert
  • Select pound/second/square foot as the from-unit and kilogram/second/square meter as the to-unit
  • Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in kilogram/second/square meter
  • Use the result for engineering analysis, research, or design purposes

Key Features

  • Converts mass flux density from pound/second/square foot to kilogram/second/square meter
  • Supports units used in combustion, heat transfer, and ventilation engineering
  • Based on a precise conversion rate between imperial and SI units
  • Easy-to-use interface for quick calculation
  • Browser-based tool requiring no installation

Examples

  • 2 pound/second/square foot converts to approximately 9.7648553746 kilogram/second/square meter
  • 0.5 pound/second/square foot converts to approximately 2.44121384365 kilogram/second/square meter

Common Use Cases

  • Measuring mass flux at a fuel injector face in combustion and propulsion engineering
  • Describing evaporative or condensation mass transfer from surfaces in heat-transfer studies
  • Characterizing particulate or moisture loading per area in HVAC and industrial ventilation design
  • Quantifying mass flow through porous media such as soil infiltration or filters
  • Determining mass flux of air or fuel crossing boundaries in fluid dynamics applications

Tips & Best Practices

  • Ensure you specify the correct unit before converting to avoid errors
  • Use the tool for converting data to a standardized unit system for consistent comparisons
  • Consult domain standards to complement numerical conversions with relevant physical conditions
  • Apply converted values within applicable engineering or scientific contexts without assuming compositional effects

Limitations

  • Assumes standard definitions of pound and foot without adjustments for temperature or pressure variations
  • Does not account for changes in fluid density due to chemical or phase variations
  • Strictly converts mass flux density units and does not perform compositional or phase change analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pound/second/square foot used for?
It is an imperial unit measuring mass flow rate per unit area, commonly used in fluid mechanics and engineering fields like combustion and ventilation.

Why convert pound/second/square foot to kilogram/second/square meter?
Converting to SI units allows consistent data analysis and international application in scientific and engineering research.

Does this conversion account for temperature or pressure effects?
No, the conversion assumes standard unit definitions and does not consider environmental factors affecting fluid density.

Key Terminology

Mass Flux Density
The rate of mass flow passing through a unit area of a surface per unit time.
Pound/second/square foot
An imperial unit measuring mass flow per time per unit area in pounds passing through one square foot each second.
Kilogram/second/square meter
The SI unit of mass flux density indicating kilograms of mass passing through one square meter of surface each second.

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