Does pounds per square inch relate in any way to the force of the wind?

Answer by  LASH (142)

No. Wind is measured by "miles per hour", refering to the general speed at which the wind is moving. Air (wind standing still) has no weight.

Answer by  Deeem (21)

Yes. The force of the wind can be understood as a pressure that is applied as volumes of fluid (in this case, air) encounter objects in its path. As the wind increases in speed, the pressure exerted upon surfaces perpendicular (facing the wind) increases proportionally. Using simple formulas, wind speed can be converted to pounds per square inch.

Answer by  Anonymous

Maybe this would be a clearer question to answer if we could call it force pounds per square inch or foot or yard. If you have a wind speed creating a measurable force on a known area, divide the lbs/square foot by 144 for sq in for fpsi.