Convert psi to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert psi [psi] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to psi.
How to Convert Psi to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 psi = 1 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 psi to lbf/in^2:
15 psi = 15 × 1 lbf/in^2 = 15 lbf/in^2
Psi to Pound-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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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.
Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.