Discover the ease of converting hPa to psf with Newtum's precise Hectopascal to Poundal Square Foot Converter. Spark your curiosity and simplify your calculations today!
A Hectopascal (hPa) is a unit of pressure defined as 100 Pascals. It is widely used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure. One hPa is equivalent to the pressure exerted by a one hectogram force applied over an area of one square meter.
Definition of PoundalSquareFootA Poundal per Square Foot (psf) is a unit of pressure in the Foot-Pound-Second (FPS) system. It is defined as the pressure exerted by one poundal (a unit of force in the FPS system) acting on an area of one square foot.
| Hectopascal (hPa) | Poundal per Square Foot (psf) |
|---|---|
| 1 hPa | 0.02089 psf |
| 5 hPa | 0.10445 psf |
| 10 hPa | 0.2089 psf |
| 20 hPa | 0.4178 psf |
| 50 hPa | 1.0445 psf |
| 100 hPa | 2.089 psf |
| 500 hPa | 10.445 psf |
| 1000 hPa | 20.89 psf |
| 2000 hPa | 41.78 psf |
| 5000 hPa | 104.45 psf |
Example 1:
Convert 1013 hPa to psf:
1013 hPa = 1013 × 0.02089 psf = 21.17 psf
Example 2:
Convert 500 hPa to psf:
500 hPa = 500 × 0.02089 psf = 10.445 psf
A brief history of pressure units reveals that the Hectopascal became a preferred unit in meteorology for its convenience and alignment with the Pascal. The Poundal per Square Foot, while less common, has roots in the engineering practices of English-speaking countries. The conversion between these units aids in diverse scientific and engineering applications.
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Example 1:
To convert 1020 hPa to psf:
1020 hPa = 1020 × 0.02089 psf = 21.31 psf
Example 2:
To convert 101 hPa to psf:
101 hPa = 101 × 0.02089 psf = 2.11 psf
