Simple Static Pressure problem, with units

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Homework Statement


Hi I'm having trouble solving this physics problem if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated !

Static pressure problem: A bathtub contains water to a depth of 20 inches. Determine the pressure at the bottom of the bathtub in both [psia] and [psig] (a being absolute pressure and g being gauge pressure)


Homework Equations


im using P=pgh


The Attempt at a Solution


what I've tried doing was to find gauge pressure first: P=pgh=(1.94slug/ft^3)(32.2ft/s^2)(1.67ft). I got the 1.67 feet from converting 20 inches to feet. the answer i get is 104.11slug/s^2 but they want it in psi or lb/in^2 and i am having trouble converting these units =[
 
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