What is poundal per square foot?

It is a pressure unit in the foot–pound–second system, defined as one poundal force applied over one square foot.

How is centimeter mercury (0°C) defined?

It is the pressure exerted by a 1-centimetre column of mercury at 0°C under standard gravity.

Why convert poundal/square foot to centimeter mercury (0°C)?

To translate legacy pressure data into manometric units for compatibility with laboratory instruments and engineering specifications.

How to Convert from Poundal/square foot to Centimeter mercury (0°C)?

Convert pressure units from poundal per square foot to centimeter mercury (0°C) easily using this online converter. Understand the relationship between these units and apply them in engineering and laboratory contexts.

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Poundal/square foot to Centimeter mercury (0°C) Conversion Table

Poundal/square foot	Centimeter mercury (0°C)

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Poundal/square foot to Centimeter mercury (0°C) Conversion Table
Poundal/square foot	Centimeter mercury (0°C)

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter facilitates conversion of pressure values from poundal per square foot, a legacy FPS unit, to centimeter mercury (0°C), a manometric unit used in precise measurements involving mercury columns.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in poundal per square foot.
Select poundal per square foot as the from-unit and centimeter mercury (0°C) as the to-unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent pressure in centimeter mercury (0°C).

Key Features

Converts pressure units between poundal per square foot and centimeter mercury (0°C)
Useful for legacy FPS system pressure values and modern manometric measurements
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring installation
Supports engineering, educational, and laboratory pressure unit conversions

Examples

Convert 10 poundal/square foot: 10 × 0.0011162178 = 0.011162178 centimeter mercury (0°C).
Convert 50 poundal/square foot: 50 × 0.0011162178 = 0.05581089 centimeter mercury (0°C).

Common Use Cases

Translating low pressures from legacy FPS/Imperial engineering scenarios to mercury-based units.
Solving classroom problems involving poundal and square foot pressure measurements.
Analyzing historical pressure data by converting to SI and manometric units for modern applications.
Calibrating laboratory instruments and vacuum gauges that use mercury columns.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input values are accurate to maintain measurement precision.
Be aware of the non-SI nature of poundal per square foot which may cause rounding effects.
Understand standard conditions assumed for mercury column measurements, such as gravity and temperature.
Verify converted values especially when used in sensitive engineering or laboratory setups.

Limitations

Poundal per square foot is a non-SI and less commonly used unit which can lead to rounding inaccuracies.
Mercury-based pressure units depend on assumptions of standard gravity and temperature which may vary.
Low pressure magnitudes in poundal per square foot require careful measurement to avoid notable relative errors when converting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is poundal per square foot?: It is a pressure unit in the foot–pound–second system, defined as one poundal force applied over one square foot.
How is centimeter mercury (0°C) defined?: It is the pressure exerted by a 1-centimetre column of mercury at 0°C under standard gravity.
Why convert poundal/square foot to centimeter mercury (0°C)?: To translate legacy pressure data into manometric units for compatibility with laboratory instruments and engineering specifications.

Key Terminology

Poundal/square foot: A legacy FPS pressure unit representing one poundal of force applied over one square foot of area.
Centimeter mercury (0°C): A manometric pressure unit equal to the pressure exerted by a 1 cm mercury column at 0°C under standard gravity.
FPS system: Foot–pound–second system, a measurement framework using pounds, feet, and seconds.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit measures pressure by force applied over an area in the FPS system?

Centimeter mercury (0°C)

Poundal per square foot

Pascal

What does centimeter mercury (0°C) represent?

Pressure from a mercury column at 0°C

Force applied per square foot

Pressure in pascals only

A main reason for converting poundal/square foot to centimeter mercury (0°C) is:

Improving rounding accuracy

Using mercury manometer measurements

Changing temperature conditions

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