pascal [Pa] to pound per square inch [psi] Converter
Quick Reference
1 pascal (Pa) = 0.0001450376808 pound per square inch (psi)
1 pound per square inch (psi) = 6894.76 pascal (Pa)
How to Convert pascal to pound per square inch
1 Pa = 0.00014503768078 psi
1 psi = 6894.76000045014 Pa
To convert pascal to pound per square inch, divide the value by 6894.76 (equivalently, multiply by 0.0001450376808). To convert pound per square inch back to pascal, multiply by 6894.76.
Example: convert 10 Pa to psi:
10 Pa = 10 x 0.00014503768078 = 0.0014503768077999998 psi
pascal
Definition: The pascal (symbol: Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure used to quantify internal pressure, stress, Young's modulus and ultimate tensile strength.
History/origin: The pascal is named after Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer, and philosopher. The unit was adopted in 1971.
Current use: The pascal is used worldwide for measuring pressure in various applications, including meteorology (atmospheric pressure), material science (stress and strain), and engineering (fluid pressure).
pound per square inch
Definition: Pound per square inch (symbol: psi or lbf/inΒ²) is a unit of pressure in the imperial and US customary systems. It is defined as the pressure resulting from a force of one pound-force applied to an area of one square inch.
History/origin: The pound per square inch is rooted in the English system of units. Its widespread use grew with the development of steam engines and other technologies requiring pressure measurements.
Current use: psi is commonly used in the United States for measuring tire pressure, hydraulic pressure, steam pressure, and the pressure of compressed gases. It's prevalent in automotive, manufacturing, and various engineering applications.
pascal to pound per square inch Conversion Table
| pascal [Pa] | pound per square inch [psi] |
|---|---|
| 1 Pa | 0.00014503768078 psi |
| 2 Pa | 0.00029007536156 psi |
| 5 Pa | 0.0007251884038999999 psi |
| 10 Pa | 0.0014503768077999998 psi |
| 20 Pa | 0.0029007536155999996 psi |
| 50 Pa | 0.0072518840389999995 psi |
| 100 Pa | 0.014503768077999999 psi |
| 200 Pa | 0.029007536155999998 psi |
| 500 Pa | 0.07251884038999999 psi |
| 1000 Pa | 0.14503768077999998 psi |
Common pairs of Pressure
kilopascal
megapascal
hectopascal
pound per square inch