Lbs to Psf Calculator

Calculate Pressure in Pounds per Square Foot (PSF)



What is Lbs to Psf?

Lbs to Psf refers to the conversion from pounds (lbs) to pounds per square foot (psf). This is a conversion of units of measurement typically used in fields such as engineering and physics to calculate pressure or stress. Pounds is a unit of force, while pounds per square foot is a unit of pressure, which is force per unit area.

Formula

The formula to calculate the pressure in pounds per square foot (PSF) is:

\[ PSF = \frac{LBS}{A} \]

Where:

Example

Let's say the force (LBS) is 100 pounds, and the area (A) is 20 square feet. Using the formula:

\[ PSF = \frac{100}{20} = 5 \text{ psf} \]

So, the pressure (PSF) is 5 pounds per square foot.