Convert pound-force/square foot to centipascal
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to centipascal [cPa], or Convert centipascal to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Centipascal
1 lbf/ft^2 = 4788.025898 cPa
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to cPa:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 4788.025898 cPa = 71820.38847 cPa
Pound-Force/square Foot to Centipascal 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square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Centipascal
The centipascal (cPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one hundredth of a pascal, where 1 pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The centipascal was introduced as a smaller unit of pressure for more precise measurements, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts, although it is not widely used in practice. It derives from the pascal, the SI base unit established in 1960.
Current Use
The centipascal is rarely used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific literature or calibration contexts where fine pressure distinctions are necessary.