Poundal per Inch to Gram-Force per Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Poundal per Inch and Gram-Force per Centimeter quickly and accurately.

From Poundal per Inch

pdl/in

To Gram-Force per Centimeter

gf/cm

How to Convert Poundal per Inch to Gram-Force per Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 pdl/in = 5.55 gf/cm

1 gf/cm = 0.18 pdl/in

Example

Convert 15 pdl/in to gf/cm:

15 pdl/in = 15 × 5.55 gf/cm = 83.256 gf/cm

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Poundal per inch is used in some engineering applications and historical references where imperial units are preferred, particularly in certain industrial sectors and legacy systems.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

Gram-Force per Centimeter

gf/cm

Definition

The gram-force per centimeter is a unit of surface tension in the centimeter-gram-second system, representing the force exerted by one gram-force acting over a length of one centimeter on the surface of a liquid.

History/Origin

The gram-force per centimeter was developed in the CGS system of units and was commonly used in early surface tension measurements. It provides a direct relationship between mass, gravitational force, and surface tension.

Current Use

Gram-force per centimeter is still used in some specialized applications and historical references, particularly in materials science and surface chemistry where CGS units remain relevant for certain calculations.

Multiplier

0.981

Offset