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shawngill | 13:57 Thu 18th Oct 2007 | Science
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Assuming that atmospheric pressure is 100 kPa, estimate a value for the (crushing) force on the average-sized human body due to air pressure.
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Approximately 25fpi
Say 6 feet tall, 2 feet wide about 2/3 of it as surface area say 18 square feet (it's only an estimate). Then 18x144x14.7/2240 gives about 17 tons.

(assuming that 100 kPa is the same as 14.7 lbs/sq. in.)

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