Pounds Per Square Inch Calculator

Calculate Pounds Per Square Inch (P)





Formula

The formula to calculate the Pounds Per Square Inch (P) is:

\[ P = \frac{F}{L \cdot W} \]

Where:

What is Pounds Per Square Inch?

Pounds per square inch is a unit of measure that describes a total force per unit area. It is commonly used to measure pressure in various applications, such as tire pressure, hydraulic systems, and atmospheric pressure.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula to calculate the Pounds Per Square Inch:

\[ P = \frac{100}{10 \cdot 5} = 2 \text{ psi} \]

The Pounds Per Square Inch is 2 psi.