Convert poundal/square foot to ton-force (short)/sq. foot
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. foot [tonf (US)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot to poundal/square foot.
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot
1 pdl/ft^2 = 1.55404750486168e-05 tonf (US)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to tonf (US)/ft^2:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 1.55404750486168e-05 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 0.000233107125729252 tonf (US)/ft^2
Poundal/square Foot to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot Conversion Table
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Poundal/square Foot
The poundal per square foot (pdl/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one poundal applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
The poundal is an imperial unit of force introduced in the 19th century as part of the foot-pound-second system, primarily used in engineering contexts. The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.
Current Use
The poundal per square foot is rarely used in modern practice, having been largely replaced by the pascal (Pa) in scientific and engineering applications. It may still appear in legacy systems or specific regional engineering contexts.
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot
Ton-force per square foot (tonf/ft²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one ton-force distributed over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
The ton-force per square foot originated from the use of the ton-force as a unit of force in the Imperial system, primarily in engineering and construction contexts, to measure pressure or stress levels. Its usage has declined with the adoption of SI units but remains relevant in specific industries.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square foot is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by SI units such as pascals. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to structural and material stress assessments.