Convert pound-force/square foot to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 lbf/ft^2 = 478.8025898 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to dyn/cm^2:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 478.8025898 dyn/cm^2 = 7182.038847 dyn/cm^2
Pound-Force/square Foot to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Pound-Force/square Foot
Pound-force per square foot (lbf/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit has been traditionally used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in fields like construction and engineering, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, pound-force per square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.