What does poundal per square foot measure?

It measures pressure as one poundal of force uniformly distributed over an area of one square foot in the FPS system.

Where is foot water (60°F) commonly used?

It is used for measuring low hydrostatic pressures related to water columns in HVAC, fluid mechanics, and laboratory applications.

Why convert between poundal/square foot and foot water (60°F)?

To translate legacy FPS pressure data into hydrostatic pressure units used in modern engineering and HVAC systems.

How to Convert from Poundal/square foot to Foot water (60°F) [ftAq]

Learn how to convert pressure values from poundal per square foot to foot water (60°F) [ftAq], a hydrostatic pressure unit commonly used in HVAC and fluid mechanics.

Poundal/square foot

Foot water (60°F) [ftAq]

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Poundal/square foot to Foot water (60°F) [ftAq] Conversion Table

Poundal/square foot	Foot water (60°F) [ftAq]

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Poundal/square foot to Foot water (60°F) [ftAq] Conversion Table
Poundal/square foot	Foot water (60°F) [ftAq]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms pressure measurements from poundal per square foot, a unit in the FPS system, into foot water (60°F) [ftAq], which represents hydrostatic pressure from a column of water at a standard temperature and gravity.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in poundal per square foot into the input field
Select foot water (60°F) [ftAq] as the target pressure unit
Click convert to see the equivalent pressure expressed in foot water
Use the results for engineering analysis, HVAC design, or academic purposes

Key Features

Converts legacy FPS pressure units into hydrostatic water column pressure units
Supports low-pressure measurements used in HVAC, fluid mechanics, and laboratory applications
Browser-based and easy to use for engineers and students
Provides clear examples to illustrate conversions

Examples

10 poundal/square foot converts to approximately 0.004983611 foot water (60°F) [ftAq]
50 poundal/square foot converts to approximately 0.024918055 foot water (60°F) [ftAq]

Common Use Cases

Converting low pressure values in legacy FPS engineering calculations
Analyzing pressure drops and head measurements in HVAC systems
Interpreting historical or empirical pressure data in modern SI or hydrostatic units
Measuring small gas or fluid pressures in laboratory and industrial equipment

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input values are in poundal per square foot to maintain unit consistency
Apply the conversion only under standard temperature and gravity conditions (60°F water temperature)
Use this tool for low pressure data typically encountered in fluid mechanics and HVAC contexts
Cross-check converted results when integrating with SI unit-based systems

Limitations

Conversion assumes standard gravity and a water temperature of 60°F for foot water pressure
Poundal per square foot is a less commonly used pressure unit today
Hydrostatic pressure equivalence applies only for pure water at specified conditions
Users should verify unit compatibility when applying results in diverse engineering contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What does poundal per square foot measure?: It measures pressure as one poundal of force uniformly distributed over an area of one square foot in the FPS system.
Where is foot water (60°F) commonly used?: It is used for measuring low hydrostatic pressures related to water columns in HVAC, fluid mechanics, and laboratory applications.
Why convert between poundal/square foot and foot water (60°F)?: To translate legacy FPS pressure data into hydrostatic pressure units used in modern engineering and HVAC systems.

Key Terminology

Poundal per square foot: A pressure unit in the FPS system defined as one poundal of force distributed over one square foot.
Foot water (60°F) [ftAq]: A pressure unit equal to hydrostatic pressure from a one-foot column of pure water at 60°F under standard gravity.
Hydrostatic pressure: Pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does the converter start from?

Foot water (60°F) [ftAq]

Poundal per square foot

Pascal

Foot water (60°F) [ftAq] represents pressure from what physical source?

A 1-foot water column at 60°F

One poundal force

One square foot area

Which area might use this conversion tool?

HVAC system design

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