Convert pound-force/square foot to millibar
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to millibar [mbar], or Convert millibar to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Millibar
1 lbf/ft^2 = 0.4788025898 mbar
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to mbar:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 0.4788025898 mbar = 7.182038847 mbar
Pound-Force/square Foot to Millibar 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square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Millibar
A millibar (mbar) is a unit of pressure measurement equal to one-thousandth of a bar, commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The millibar was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for meteorological measurements, replacing the bar in many applications due to its smaller size. It became widely adopted in weather reporting and atmospheric studies.
Current Use
Today, the millibar is still used in meteorology and atmospheric sciences to report atmospheric pressure, although it is gradually being replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts. It remains a standard unit in weather forecasts and reports.