Poundal per Inch to Erg per Square Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Poundal per Inch and Erg per Square Centimeter quickly and accurately.

From Poundal per Inch

pdl/in

To Erg per Square Centimeter

erg/cm²

How to Convert Poundal per Inch to Erg per Square Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 pdl/in = 5443.108 erg/cm²

1 erg/cm² = 0 pdl/in

Example

Convert 15 pdl/in to erg/cm²:

15 pdl/in = 15 × 5443.108 erg/cm² = 81646.627 erg/cm²

Unit Information

Learn about the surface tension units you're converting between

Poundal per Inch

pdl/in

Definition

The poundal per inch is a unit of surface tension in the imperial system, representing the force of one poundal acting over a length of one inch. It provides surface tension measurements in imperial units for engineering applications.

History/Origin

The poundal per inch was developed in the imperial system for surface tension measurements in engineering applications. It relates to the poundal, a unit of force in the foot-pound-second system.

Current Use

Poundal per inch is used in some engineering applications and historical references where imperial units are preferred, particularly in certain industrial sectors and legacy systems.

Multiplier

5.443

Offset

Erg per Square Centimeter

erg/cm²

Definition

The erg per square centimeter is a unit of surface tension in the CGS system, representing the energy per unit area of a liquid surface. It measures the work required to increase the surface area by one square centimeter.

History/Origin

The erg per square centimeter was developed in the CGS system as an energy-based approach to surface tension measurement. It relates surface tension to surface energy and work done in creating new surface area.

Current Use

Erg per square centimeter is used in theoretical physics, surface chemistry, and materials science where surface energy concepts are important for understanding interfacial phenomena and material properties.

Multiplier

0.001

Offset