Converting from Pound Per Square Foot (psf) to Newton per Square Centimeter (N/cm²) in Pressure

What is Pound Per Square Foot (psf)

Pound per square foot (psf) is a unit of pressure commonly used in the imperial system. It represents the pressure exerted by one pound-force on an area of one square foot.

What is Newton per Square Centimeter (N/cm²)

Newton per square centimeter (N/cm²) is a unit of pressure in the metric system. It indicates the force of one newton applied over a surface area of one square centimeter.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from pound per square foot (psf) to newton per square centimeter (N/cm²), you can use the following formula:

1 psf=0.004788026 N/cm²

Examples

• 4 psf is equal to 0.0191521 N/cm²
• 8 psf is equal to 0.03830421 N/cm²
• 14 psf is equal to 0.06703236 N/cm²

Use this page to perform conversions from pound per square foot to newton per square centimeter easily.

By using the provided conversion formulas, you can effortlessly switch between these two units of pressure for your engineering or scientific calculations.