Convert pound-force/square foot to megapascal
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to megapascal [MPa], or Convert megapascal to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Megapascal
1 lbf/ft^2 = 4.788025898e-05 MPa
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to MPa:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 4.788025898e-05 MPa = 0.0007182038847 MPa
Pound-Force/square Foot to Megapascal 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square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.