Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

psf

noun

/piː ɛs ɛf/

Definition

Abbreviation for ‘pounds per square foot’, used to measure pressure or load.

Examples

The roof can support a load of up to 50 psf.
When calculating the flooring material, we need to consider the weight distribution in psf.
The pressure in the hydraulic system was recorded at 30 psf.

Meaning

Psf is a unit of measure expressing a force applied over a specific area, commonly used in engineering and construction to describe the load-bearing capacity of materials.