Pounds per square inch

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If I have something that is can take 130 pounds per square inch does that mean that it takes that much weight it can hold before it breaks? So if something is spread over 4 inches does that mean it can hold up 520 pounds?

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Pounds per square inch is a quite rare measure of pressure. What you described is basically correct, but not the only application.

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