Convert megapascal to poundal/square foot
Please provide values below to convert megapascal [MPa] to poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2], or Convert poundal/square foot to megapascal.
How to Convert Megapascal to Poundal/square Foot
1 MPa = 671968.976751311 pdl/ft^2
Example: convert 15 MPa to pdl/ft^2:
15 MPa = 15 × 671968.976751311 pdl/ft^2 = 10079534.6512697 pdl/ft^2
Megapascal to Poundal/square Foot Conversion Table
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Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.
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 The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.