Convert pound-force/square foot to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 lbf/ft^2 = 0.48824276363488 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to gf/cm^2:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 0.48824276363488 gf/cm^2 = 7.32364145452321 gf/cm^2
Pound-Force/square Foot to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter 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square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.