What is a poundal per square foot?

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

Why convert poundal/square foot to newton/square centimeter?

This conversion helps translate legacy FPS pressures into a more practical metric unit commonly used in mechanical engineering and materials testing.

Is newton per square centimeter an SI unit?

No, newton per square centimeter is a non-SI derived unit equivalent to 10,000 pascals.

How to Convert from Poundal/square foot to Newton/square centimeter

Learn how to convert pressure values from poundal per square foot to newton per square centimeter using a simple and accurate conversion method. Understand the applications and units involved.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms pressure measurements from poundal per square foot, a legacy FPS unit, to newton per square centimeter, a metric-derived unit commonly used in engineering contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in poundal per square foot
Select the target unit as newton per square centimeter
Click the convert button to get the equivalent pressure value
Review the conversion result along with illustrative examples

Key Features

Converts pressure values between poundal/square foot and newton/square centimeter
Facilitates translation of legacy FPS pressure data into metric units
Supports engineering and materials testing applications
Browser-based and easy to use
Displays examples to help understand the conversion

Examples

Convert 10 poundal/square foot which equals 0.001488164 newton/square centimeter
Convert 100 poundal/square foot which equals 0.01488164 newton/square centimeter

Common Use Cases

Expressing low pressures in legacy FPS engineering calculations
Solving mechanics problems involving poundals and square feet
Converting historical pressure data into SI-derived units for modern analysis
Measuring stress or pressure in materials testing on small specimens
Specifying pressures in hydraulic or pneumatic components with cm² areas
Reporting sensor outputs calibrated in centimeter-based units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure units are correctly selected before converting
Use this tool to convert legacy FPS pressures into a practical metric unit
Compare results with pascal values for strict SI compliance
Avoid conversions of extremely large or small pressures without considering scale differences
Refer to unit definitions to understand application contexts

Limitations

Poundal/square foot is a relatively uncommon and low magnitude unit, potentially leading to precision loss
Newton/square centimeter is not an official SI unit; for strict SI standards, pascals are preferred
Conversion accuracy may be affected by large scaling differences between foot² and cm² areas

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a poundal per square foot?: It is a pressure unit in the foot–pound–second system defined as one poundal of force applied uniformly over an area of one square foot.
Why convert poundal/square foot to newton/square centimeter?: This conversion helps translate legacy FPS pressures into a more practical metric unit commonly used in mechanical engineering and materials testing.
Is newton per square centimeter an SI unit?: No, newton per square centimeter is a non-SI derived unit equivalent to 10,000 pascals.

Key Terminology

Poundal/square foot: A pressure unit in the FPS system defined as one poundal of force per square foot of area.
Newton/square centimeter: A pressure unit representing one newton of force applied over one square centimeter, equivalent to 10,000 pascals.
Pressure: The amount of force applied uniformly over a given area.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one poundal per square foot represent?

A force over one square centimeter

A force over one square foot

A force over one square meter

What is a typical use case for newton per square centimeter?

Hydraulic and pneumatic component pressure specification

Calculating high vacuum pressures

Measuring atmospheric pressure at sea level

Why might precision loss occur during conversion?

Because newton per square centimeter is an official SI unit

Because poundal per square foot is a low magnitude and uncommon unit

Because of internet connection speed

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