Convert pound-force/square foot to psi
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to psi [psi], or Convert psi to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Psi
1 lbf/ft^2 = 0.00694444444758693 psi
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to psi:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 0.00694444444758693 psi = 0.104166666713804 psi
Pound-Force/square Foot to Psi 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square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Psi
Psi (pounds per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the force of one pound applied to an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The psi originated in the United States as a customary unit of pressure, commonly used in engineering and industrial applications. It became standardized with the development of the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Psi is widely used today in various fields such as automotive tire pressure, plumbing, and industrial pressure measurements, especially in the United States and other countries using imperial units.