Convert dekapascal to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert dekapascal [daPa] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to dekapascal.
How to Convert Dekapascal to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 daPa = 0.00145037737796859 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 daPa to lbf/in^2:
15 daPa = 15 × 0.00145037737796859 lbf/in^2 = 0.0217556606695288 lbf/in^2
Dekapascal to Pound-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Dekapascal
The dekapascal (daPa) is a unit of pressure equal to ten pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure representing one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The dekapascal was introduced as a metric prefix-based unit to simplify the expression of larger pressures, particularly in fields like meteorology and engineering, aligning with the SI system's prefixes. Its usage is relatively uncommon compared to the pascal.
Current Use
The dekapascal is occasionally used in scientific and technical contexts to express pressure measurements more conveniently, especially in applications where pressures are in the range of thousands of pascals. It is part of pressure conversions within the 'Common Converters' category.
Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.