Enter the total pound-force, the length, and the width into the calculator to determine the pounds per square inch.
- Impact Force Calculator
- Pressure Calculator
- Force From Pressure Calculator
- PSI to PSF Calculator
- Newton to PSI Calculator
- Concrete Pressure Calculator
Pounds Per Square Inch Formula
The following equation can be used to calculate pounds per square inch.
P = F / (L*W)
- Where P is the pounds per square inch
- F is the force in lb-force
- L is the length (in)
- W is the width (in)
Pounds Per Square Inch Definition
Pounds per square inch is a unit of measure that describes a total force per unit rea.
Pounds Per Square Inch Example
How to calculate pounds per square inch?
- First, determine the total force.
Measure the total lb-force.
- Next, determine the length.
Measure the length of the area the force is acting on.
- Next, determine the width.
Measure the width of the area the force is acting on.
- Finally, calculate the pounds per square inch.
Calculate the pounds per square inch using the formula above.
FAQ
What is pounds per square inch?
Pounds per square inch is a unit of measure that describes a force per unit area.
How is pounds per square inch calculated?
Pounds per square inch is calculated from taking the total pound-force and dividing it by the area in inches squared.
