How Forceful Is a Human Bite?

How Forceful Is a Human Bite?

The average strength of a human bite is 162 pounds per square inch (PSI), but this pales in comparison to nature's champion chompers.

What is the average force of a human bite?

The force of the human bite in chewing is usually given as around 70 pounds per square inch, but that figure is for the back molars; the force tapers off toward the front of the jaw, because of the shape of the lever being worked by the jaw muscles.

How much damage can a human bite do?

Complications from a human bite can be very serious, including severe infection and permanently damaged bones, joints and/or tendons. It's unlikely that a human bite will be fatal, especially if you seek out proper medical care, particularly around the infection.

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