Convert pound-force/square foot to hectopascal
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to hectopascal [hPa], or Convert hectopascal to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Hectopascal
1 lbf/ft^2 = 0.4788025898 hPa
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to hPa:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 0.4788025898 hPa = 7.182038847 hPa
Pound-Force/square Foot to Hectopascal 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square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Hectopascal
The hectopascal (hPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 100 pascals, commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The hectopascal was introduced as part of the metric system and became widely adopted in meteorology during the 20th century for standardizing atmospheric pressure measurements.
Current Use
Today, the hectopascal is predominantly used in weather reporting and forecasting to indicate atmospheric pressure, with standard sea-level pressure approximately 1013 hPa.