Converting from Pound Per Square Foot (psf) to Kilogram per Square Meter (kgf/m²) in Pressure

What is Pound Per Square Foot (psf)

Pound per square foot (psf) is a unit of pressure that measures the force exerted on one square foot area. It is commonly used in engineering and construction industries to determine stress or load distribution.

What is Kilogram per Square Meter (kgf/m²)

Kilogram per square meter (kgf/m²) is a metric unit of pressure that measures the force applied in kilograms on one square meter area. It is often used in scientific and industrial applications due to its compatibility with the metric system.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from pound per square foot to kilogram per square meter, you can use the following formula:

kgf/m²=psf×4.882428

To convert from kilogram per square meter to pound per square foot, you can use the formula:

psf=kgf/m²×0.2048161

Examples

• Converting 13 psf to kgf/m²:

13psf=13×4.882428=63.47156kgf/m²

• Converting 14 kgf/m² to psf:

14kgf/m²=14×0.2048161=2.867426psf

Use this page to perform converting from Pound Per Square Foot (psf) to Kilogram per Square Meter (kgf/m²).