(lbf (pounds force) is simply another term for mass/area). lbf acting on an area will give pressure per unit of that area. Psi = Pounds/Square inch. If you have say 144pounds standing on an area of 1ft x 1ft it is equal to 144 pounds (force) per square foot. To change to psi, 1ft² = 12" x 12" = 144in². Your 144lb/ft² now becomes 144lbs/144in² = 1lb/in² = 1psi. So, psi = mass (lbs) ÷ Area (in²)
william s
2006-10-17 14:01:03 UTC
http://www.martindalecenter.com/Calculators.html
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