FSR Sensor Pressure Spec

Hello, everyone,

I’m planning to buy a FSR sensor:

https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/fo … okup-guide

On the options table under “FSR Overview” section it mentions the min and max pressure. But the unit is in kg, I imagine it is kgf. But then it would be a force spec and not pressure. If it is pressure would that be kgf/cm2? What would be the area measurement unit if we are talking about pressure?

So, please confirm if the unit is pressure or force. And if it is really pressure as specified on the table header, please confirm the complete measurement unit (i.e. kgf/cm2).

Thanks in advance for the help and sorry if my question is to simple. I just wanna make sure I’m buying a sensor that works for my application. :wink:

I think they just used ‘pressure’ as shorthand for the applied load.

It’s probably best to stick with the manufacturer’s spec sheet for more precise language:

https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/c/4/6/8 … ayout2.pdf