Converting from Pound Per Square Foot to Thousand Pounds Per Square Inch

What is Pound Per Square Foot (psf)

Pound per square foot (psf) is a unit of pressure where one pound of force is applied over an area of one square foot. It is commonly used in engineering and construction to measure pressure exerted on surfaces.

What is Thousand Pounds Per Square Inch (ksi)

Thousand pounds per square inch (ksi) is a unit of pressure where one thousand pounds of force is applied over an area of one square inch. It is typically used in high-pressure applications like hydraulic systems and structural design.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion between psf and ksi can be done using the following formulas:

1 psf=0.000006944444 ksi

1 ksi=144000 psf

Examples

1. Converting 15 psf to ksi:

15 psf=15×0.000006944444=0.0001041667 ksi

2. Converting 3 ksi to psf:

3 ksi=3×144000=432000 psf

3. Converting 16 psf to ksi:

16 psf=16×0.000006944444=0.0001111111 ksi

4. Converting 15 ksi to psf:

15 ksi=15×144000=2160000 psf

By using these conversion formulas, you can easily switch between pound per square foot and thousand pounds per square inch to meet the demands of various pressure calculations.