Convert pound-force/square inch to decipascal
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2] to decipascal [dPa], or Convert decipascal to pound-force/square inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Inch to Decipascal
1 lbf/in^2 = 68947.5729 dPa
Example: convert 15 lbf/in^2 to dPa:
15 lbf/in^2 = 15 × 68947.5729 dPa = 1034213.5935 dPa
Pound-Force/square Inch to Decipascal Conversion Table
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Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.
Decipascal
The decipascal (dPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one-tenth of a pascal, where 1 dPa = 0.1 Pa.
History/Origin
The decipascal was introduced as a metric unit to provide finer measurement options within the pressure unit system, though it is rarely used in practice due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
The decipascal is seldom used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific contexts or educational settings for illustrative purposes.