psi to psf Converter
Enter the pressure in pounds per square inch below to convert it to pounds per square foot.
Result: Pounds per Square Foot
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How to Convert Pounds per Square Inch to Pounds per Square Foot
To convert a measurement in pounds per square inch to a measurement in pounds per square foot, multiply the pressure by the following conversion ratio: 144 pounds per square foot/pound per square inch.
Since one pound per square inch is equal to 144 pounds per square foot, you can use this simple formula to convert:
pounds per square foot = pounds per square inch × 144
The pressure in pounds per square foot is equal to the pressure in pounds per square inch multiplied by 144.
For example, here's how to convert 5 pounds per square inch to pounds per square foot using the formula above.
pounds per square foot = (5 psi × 144) = 720 psf
Pounds per square inch and pounds per square foot are both units used to measure pressure. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What Are Pounds per Square Inch?
One pound per square inch is the pressure of equal to one pound-force per square inch.
The pound per square inch is a US customary and imperial unit of pressure. A pound per square inch is sometimes also referred to as a pound-force per square inch. Pounds per square inch can be abbreviated as psi; for example, 1 pound per square inch can be written as 1 psi.
PSI can be expressed using the formula:
1 psi = 1 lbf / in2
Pressure in pounds per square inch are equal to the pound-force divided by the area in square inches.
Learn more about pounds per square inch.
What Are Pounds per Square Foot?
One pound per square foot is the pressure of equal to one pound-force per square foot.
The pound per square foot is a US customary and imperial unit of pressure. Pounds per square foot can be abbreviated as psf; for example, 1 pound per square foot can be written as 1 psf.
PSF can be expressed using the formula:
1 psf = 1 lbf / ft2
Pressure in pounds per square foot are equal to the pound-force divided by the area in square feet.
Learn more about pounds per square foot.
Pound per Square Inch to Pound per Square Foot Conversion Table
| Pounds Per Square Inch | Pounds Per Square Foot |
|---|---|
| 1 psi | 144 psf |
| 2 psi | 288 psf |
| 3 psi | 432 psf |
| 4 psi | 576 psf |
| 5 psi | 720 psf |
| 6 psi | 864 psf |
| 7 psi | 1,008 psf |
| 8 psi | 1,152 psf |
| 9 psi | 1,296 psf |
| 10 psi | 1,440 psf |
| 11 psi | 1,584 psf |
| 12 psi | 1,728 psf |
| 13 psi | 1,872 psf |
| 14 psi | 2,016 psf |
| 15 psi | 2,160 psf |
| 16 psi | 2,304 psf |
| 17 psi | 2,448 psf |
| 18 psi | 2,592 psf |
| 19 psi | 2,736 psf |
| 20 psi | 2,880 psf |
| 21 psi | 3,024 psf |
| 22 psi | 3,168 psf |
| 23 psi | 3,312 psf |
| 24 psi | 3,456 psf |
| 25 psi | 3,600 psf |
| 26 psi | 3,744 psf |
| 27 psi | 3,888 psf |
| 28 psi | 4,032 psf |
| 29 psi | 4,176 psf |
| 30 psi | 4,320 psf |
| 31 psi | 4,464 psf |
| 32 psi | 4,608 psf |
| 33 psi | 4,752 psf |
| 34 psi | 4,896 psf |
| 35 psi | 5,040 psf |
| 36 psi | 5,184 psf |
| 37 psi | 5,328 psf |
| 38 psi | 5,472 psf |
| 39 psi | 5,616 psf |
| 40 psi | 5,760 psf |