Convert pound-force/square foot to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 lbf/ft^2 = 0.00694444444758693 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to lbf/in^2:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 0.00694444444758693 lbf/in^2 = 0.104166666713804 lbf/in^2
Pound-Force/square Foot to Pound-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Pound-Force/square Foot
Pound-force per square foot (lbf/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit has been traditionally used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in fields like construction and engineering, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, pound-force per square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
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.