Convert pound-force/square inch to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to pound-force/square inch.
1 lbf/in^2 = 70.3069579316 gf/cm^2. To convert pound-force/square inch to gram-force/sq. centimeter, multiply the value by 70.3069579316; to go the other way, divide by it (1 gf/cm^2 = 0.0142233433137 lbf/in^2). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 lbf/in^2 = 70.3069579316 gf/cm^2
- 1 gf/cm^2 = 0.0142233433137 lbf/in^2
- 10 lbf/in^2 = 703.069579316 gf/cm^2
- 100 lbf/in^2 = 7030.69579316 gf/cm^2
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Inch to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 lbf/in^2 = 70.3069579316076 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 lbf/in^2 to gf/cm^2:
15 lbf/in^2 = 15 × 70.3069579316076 gf/cm^2 = 1054.60436897411 gf/cm^2
Pound-Force/square Inch to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter Conversion Table
| pound-force/square inch | gram-force/sq. centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf/in^2 | 70.3069579316 gf/cm^2 |
| 2 lbf/in^2 | 140.613915863 gf/cm^2 |
| 3 lbf/in^2 | 210.920873795 gf/cm^2 |
| 5 lbf/in^2 | 351.534789658 gf/cm^2 |
| 10 lbf/in^2 | 703.069579316 gf/cm^2 |
| 20 lbf/in^2 | 1406.13915863 gf/cm^2 |
| 50 lbf/in^2 | 3515.34789658 gf/cm^2 |
| 100 lbf/in^2 | 7030.69579316 gf/cm^2 |
| 500 lbf/in^2 | 35153.4789658 gf/cm^2 |
| 1000 lbf/in^2 | 70306.9579316 gf/cm^2 |
Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-force/square inch in gram-force/sq. centimeter?
1 pound-force/square inch (lbf/in^2) = 70.3069579316 gram-force/sq. centimeter (gf/cm^2).
How do you convert pound-force/square inch to gram-force/sq. centimeter?
Multiply the pound-force/square inch value by 70.3069579316. For example, 25 lbf/in^2 × 70.3069579316 = 1757.67394829 gf/cm^2.
What is 10 pound-force/square inch in gram-force/sq. centimeter?
10 lbf/in^2 = 703.069579316 gf/cm^2.
Which unit is larger, the pound-force/square inch or the gram-force/sq. centimeter?
The pound-force/square inch is the larger unit: 1 lbf/in^2 = 70.3069579316 gf/cm^2.