What is a poundal per square foot?

It is a pressure unit from the FPS system representing one poundal of force applied over one square foot of area, approximately equal to 1.48816 pascals.

What does kilogram-force per square centimeter measure?

It measures pressure as the force exerted by one kilogram-force uniformly spread over one square centimeter, equal to 98,066.5 pascals.

How to Convert from Poundal/square foot to Kilogram-force/sq. cm?

Q: Why convert poundal/square foot to kilogram-force/sq. cm?

Converting allows integration of legacy engineering pressure data with more commonly used regional pressure units found in hydraulic system design and maintenance.

Learn how to convert pressure values from poundal per square foot to kilogram-force per square centimeter with this easy-to-use online converter. Understand unit definitions, conversion rates, and practical examples.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool enables users to convert pressure measurements from poundal per square foot, a unit from the foot–pound–second system, to kilogram-force per square centimeter, a non-SI pressure unit commonly used in certain engineering contexts. It helps reconcile legacy FPS pressure data with more widely used or regional pressure standards.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in poundal per square foot.
Select the unit you want to convert to: kilogram-force per square centimeter.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent pressure value.
Review example calculations for better understanding.
Use the converted values for engineering analysis or documentation.

Key Features

Converts pressure values between poundal/square foot and kilogram-force/sq. cm units.
Includes clear definitions of both units relevant to engineering and educational applications.
Provides practical examples illustrating how to perform conversions easily.
Supports users working with historical or legacy engineering data.
Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick calculations.

Examples

Convert 10 poundal/square foot to kilogram-force/sq. cm: 10 × 0.000015175 = 0.00015175 kgf/cm².
Convert 1000 poundal/square foot to kilogram-force/sq. cm: 1000 × 0.000015175 = 0.015175 kgf/cm².

Common Use Cases

Translating legacy FPS pressure data into kgf/cm² for modern engineering use.
Interpreting older engineering documentation involving poundal/square foot pressure units.
Designing and maintaining hydraulic systems with regional or non-SI pressure units.
Solving academic mechanics problems that involve these specific pressure units.

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check unit selections to ensure accurate conversions.
Refer to the provided examples to understand calculation steps.
Be cautious of unit rarity and clarify units when sharing results.
Use this converter to bridge between legacy and modern engineering standards.

Limitations

Poundal/square foot is an uncommon non-SI unit, which may cause confusion if not clearly identified.
Conversion involves approximate values due to rounding and pascal equivalences.
Kilogram-force/sq. cm is also non-SI and might require further conversion to SI units such as Pascal or bar.
Variations in precision can occur between unit conversions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a poundal per square foot?: It is a pressure unit from the FPS system representing one poundal of force applied over one square foot of area, approximately equal to 1.48816 pascals.
What does kilogram-force per square centimeter measure?: It measures pressure as the force exerted by one kilogram-force uniformly spread over one square centimeter, equal to 98,066.5 pascals.
Why convert poundal/square foot to kilogram-force/sq. cm?: Converting allows integration of legacy engineering pressure data with more commonly used regional pressure units found in hydraulic system design and maintenance.

Key Terminology

Poundal per square foot: A unit of pressure in the FPS system defined as one poundal of force uniformly applied over one square foot.
Kilogram-force per square centimeter: A non-SI pressure unit where one kilogram-force is applied uniformly over one square centimeter.
FPS system: The foot–pound–second system of units, a legacy measurement system used in engineering.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one poundal per square foot represent?

One kilogram-force over one square foot

One poundal of force over one square foot

One newton over one square foot

Which unit expresses pressure as force per square centimeter?

Kilogram-force per square centimeter

Poundal per square foot

Pascal per square meter

Why might you need to convert poundal/square foot to kilogram-force/sq. cm?

To interpret historical data using modern regional units

To convert temperature units

To calculate volume measurements

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