Convert Kilopound Per Square Foot to Pound Per Square Foot (ksf to psf)
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Kilopound Per Square Foot (abbreviations: ksf, or kips/ft2): is a British (Imperial) and American pressure unit which is directly related to the ksi pressure unit by a factor of 144 (1 sq ft = 12 in x 12 in = 144 sq in). Where, 1 kilopound per square foot equals 47.8803 kilopascals.
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 Kilopounds Per Square Feet to Pounds Per Square Feet
Example: How many pounds per square feet are equivalent to 53.84 kilopounds per square feet?
As;
1 kilopounds per square feet = 1000 pounds per square feet
53.84 kilopounds per square feet = Y pounds per square feet
Assuming Y is the answer, and by criss-cross principle;
Y equals 53.84 times 1000 over 1
(i.e.) Y = 53.84 * 1000 / 1 = 53840 pounds per square feet
Answer is: 53840 pounds per square feet are equivalent to 53.84 kilopounds per square feet.
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 ) 87.25 ksf
( ii ) 16.34 ksf
( iii ) 81.13 ksf
