Convert pound-force/square foot to ksi
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to ksi [ksi], or Convert ksi to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Ksi
1 lbf/ft^2 = 6.94444444758693e-06 ksi
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to ksi:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 6.94444444758693e-06 ksi = 0.000104166666713804 ksi
Pound-Force/square Foot to Ksi Conversion Table
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Pound-Force/square Foot
Pound-force per square foot (lbf/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit has been traditionally used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in fields like construction and engineering, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, pound-force per square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Ksi
Ksi (kilopound per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing thousands of pounds-force per square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the imperial system, primarily used in the United States for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts, especially in the oil and gas industries.
Current Use
Ksi is still used today in engineering, construction, and manufacturing to specify material strength, pressure ratings, and structural specifications, particularly in the United States.