PSI to Tons Calculator

Convert PSI to Tons



Formula

The formula to convert PSI to Tons (F) is:

\[ F = \frac{P \times A}{2000} \]

Where:

What is PSI?

PSI stands for pounds per square inch and is a unit of pressure. It is commonly used in various fields such as engineering, mechanics, and hydraulics to measure the amount of force applied over a square inch of area.

What is a Ton?

A ton is a unit of force. It is commonly used in the United States and is equivalent to 2000 pounds. The ton can also refer to a unit of mass, but in the context of this calculator, it is used as a unit of force.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula to calculate the Force (F):

\[ F = \frac{P \times A}{2000} = \frac{500 \times 10}{2000} = 2.5 \text{ tons} \]

The Force (F) is 2.5 tons.