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Pressure

psftodyn/cm²

Convert pounds-force per square foot (psf) to dynes per square centimetre (dyn/cm²).

Factor1 psf = 478.8026 dyn/cm²

Converter

psf

Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7

Result
478.803dyn/cm²

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
dyn/cm² = psf × 478.8026

Multiply any value in pounds-force per square foot by 478.8026 to obtain the value in dynes per square centimetre.

Worked example

Convert 1 psf to dyn/cm².

  1. 01Start with 1 psf.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 478.8026 = 478.803 dyn/cm².
Result1 psf = 478.803 dyn/cm²

Conversion table

psfdyn/cm²
1478.8
2957.61
52394
104788
209576.1
5023940
10047880
20095761
5002.3940e+5
10004.7880e+5

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from psf to dyn/cm²?
1 psf equals 478.8026 dyn/cm². To convert, multiply the value in pounds-force per square foot by 478.8026.
How do I convert 1 psf to dyn/cm²?
1 psf = 478.803 dyn/cm². For any value, multiply by 478.8026.
How do I convert dyn/cm² back to psf?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.002088543. So 1 dyn/cm² = 0.00208854 psf.
When would I need to convert pound-force per square foot to dyne per square centimetre?
Pressure conversions between psf and dyn/cm² are common when working with mixed-vendor instrumentation, when piping codes use different units to process datasheets, or when converting field readings into SI for hydraulic calculations.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).

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