Pounds Per Square Inch Calculator

Formula

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

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

Where:

\( P \) is the Pounds Per Square Inch (psi)
\( F \) is the Force (lb-force)
\( L \) is the Length (inches)
\( W \) is the Width (inches)

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:

Force (F) = 100 lb-force
Length (L) = 10 inches
Width (W) = 5 inches

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.