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 = 0.0001450376808 psi
1 psi = 6894.76 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 0.0001450376808 = 0.001450376808 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/in²) 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 | 0.0001450376808 psi |
| 2 Pa | 0.0002900753616 psi |
| 5 Pa | 0.0007251884039 psi |
| 10 Pa | 0.001450376808 psi |
| 20 Pa | 0.002900753616 psi |
| 50 Pa | 0.007251884039 psi |
| 100 Pa | 0.01450376808 psi |
| 200 Pa | 0.02900753616 psi |
| 500 Pa | 0.07251884039 psi |
| 1000 Pa | 0.1450376808 psi |
Common pascal to pound per square inch conversions
- 1 Pa = 0.0001450376808 psi
- 2 Pa = 0.0002900753616 psi
- 3 Pa = 0.0004351130423 psi
- 4 Pa = 0.0005801507231 psi
- 5 Pa = 0.0007251884039 psi
- 6 Pa = 0.0008702260847 psi
- 7 Pa = 0.001015263765 psi
- 8 Pa = 0.001160301446 psi
- 9 Pa = 0.001305339127 psi
- 10 Pa = 0.001450376808 psi
- 12 Pa = 0.001740452169 psi
- 15 Pa = 0.002175565212 psi
- 20 Pa = 0.002900753616 psi
- 25 Pa = 0.003625942019 psi
- 30 Pa = 0.004351130423 psi
- 40 Pa = 0.005801507231 psi
- 50 Pa = 0.007251884039 psi
- 60 Pa = 0.008702260847 psi
- 75 Pa = 0.01087782606 psi
- 100 Pa = 0.01450376808 psi
- 150 Pa = 0.02175565212 psi
- 200 Pa = 0.02900753616 psi
- 250 Pa = 0.03625942019 psi
- 300 Pa = 0.04351130423 psi
- 500 Pa = 0.07251884039 psi
- 750 Pa = 0.1087782606 psi
- 1,000 Pa = 0.1450376808 psi
Common pairs of Pressure
kilopascal
megapascal
hectopascal
pound per square inch