Kilopascal (abbreviations: kPa, or kN/m2): is the SI derived unit of pressure used to quantify internal pressure, stress, Young's modulus and ultimate tensile strength. It is one kilonewton per square meter. It is named after the French polymath Blaise Pascal.
Pound Per Square Foot (abbreviations: psf, or lb/ft2): is a British (Imperial) and American pressure unit which is directly related to the psi pressure unit by a factor of 144 (1 sq ft = 12 in x 12 in = 144 sq in). Where, 1 pound per square foot equals 47.8803 pascals.
How to Convert Kilopascals to Pounds Per Square Feet
Example: How many pounds per square feet are equivalent to 33.16 kilopascals?
As;
1 kilopascals = 20.8854 pounds per square feet
33.16 kilopascals = Y pounds per square feet
Assuming Y is the answer, and by criss-cross principle;
Y equals 33.16 times 20.8854 over 1
(i.e.) Y = 33.16 * 20.8854 / 1 = 692.559864 pounds per square feet
Answer is: 692.559864 pounds per square feet are equivalent to 33.16 kilopascals.
Practice Question: Convert the following units into psf:
N.B.: After working out the answer to each of the next questions, click adjacent button to see the correct answer.
( i ) 75.19 kpa
( ii ) 82.3 kpa
( iii ) 9.29 kpa
