Convert pound-force/square foot to newton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to newton/square meter [N/m^2], or Convert newton/square meter to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Newton/square Meter
1 lbf/ft^2 = 47.88025898 N/m^2
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to N/m^2:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 47.88025898 N/m^2 = 718.2038847 N/m^2
Pound-Force/square Foot to Newton/square Meter 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square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.