Converting from Thousand Pounds Per Square Inch (ksi) to Pound Per Square Foot (psf)

What is Thousand Pounds Per Square Inch (ksi)

Thousand Pounds Per Square Inch (ksi) is a unit of pressure commonly used in engineering and construction to measure the stress or strength of materials. It represents one thousand pounds of force applied over a square inch of area.

What is Pound Per Square Foot (psf)

Pound Per Square Foot (psf) is another unit of pressure that measures the force applied per square foot of area. It is often used in structural engineering to determine the load bearing capacity of floors, roofs, and walls.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from ksi to psf, you can use the following formula:

Pressure in psf=Pressure in ksi×144000

To convert from psf to ksi, you can use the following formula:

Pressure in ksi=144000Pressure in psf​

Examples

• Converting 8 ksi to psf:

8 ksi×144000=1152000 psf

• Converting 11 psf to ksi:

14400011​=0.00007638889 ksi

By using these conversion formulas, you can easily switch between ksi and psf to meet the requirements of your engineering or construction projects.