Convert Pound Per Square Foot to Kilopound Per Square Foot (psf to ksf)
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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.
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.
How to Convert Pounds Per Square Feet to Kilopounds Per Square Feet
Example: How many kilopounds per square feet are equivalent to 69.67 pounds per square feet?
As;
1 pounds per square feet = 0.001 kilopounds per square feet
69.67 pounds per square feet = Y kilopounds per square feet
Assuming Y is the answer, and by criss-cross principle;
Y equals 69.67 times 0.001 over 1
(i.e.) Y = 69.67 * 0.001 / 1 = 0.06967 kilopounds per square feet
Answer is: 0.06967 kilopounds per square feet are equivalent to 69.67 pounds per square feet.
Practice Question: Convert the following units into ksf:
N.B.: After working out the answer to each of the next questions, click adjacent button to see the correct answer.
( i ) 52.1 psf
( ii ) 61.69 psf
( iii ) 89.29 psf
