Convert pound-force/square foot to pascal
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to pascal [Pa], or Convert pascal to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Pascal
1 lbf/ft^2 = 47.88025898 Pa
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to Pa:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 47.88025898 Pa = 718.2038847 Pa
Pound-Force/square Foot to Pascal 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square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Pascal
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
Named after Blaise Pascal, the pascal was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971, replacing earlier units like the bar and atmosphere.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, with common applications including atmospheric pressure, tire pressure, and fluid pressure in systems.