Convert pound-force/square foot to kilopascal
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to kilopascal [kPa], or Convert kilopascal to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Kilopascal
1 lbf/ft^2 = 0.04788025898 kPa
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to kPa:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 0.04788025898 kPa = 0.7182038847 kPa
Pound-Force/square Foot to Kilopascal 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square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Kilopascal
The kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 pascals, where one pascal is defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The kilopascal was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, replacing larger units like the bar in many applications.
Current Use
The kilopascal is widely used today in various fields such as meteorology, engineering, and physics to measure pressure, including tire pressure, blood pressure, and atmospheric pressure.