Convert poundal/square foot to ksi
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to ksi [ksi], or Convert ksi to poundal/square foot.
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Ksi
1 pdl/ft^2 = 2.1583993132846e-07 ksi
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to ksi:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 2.1583993132846e-07 ksi = 3.2375989699269e-06 ksi
Poundal/square Foot to Ksi 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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.
Ksi
Ksi (kilopound per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing thousands of pounds-force per square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the imperial system, primarily used in the United States for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts, especially in the oil and gas industries.
Current Use
Ksi is still used today in engineering, construction, and manufacturing to specify material strength, pressure ratings, and structural specifications, particularly in the United States.