Convert psi to newton/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert psi [psi] to newton/square centimeter [N/cm^2], or Convert newton/square centimeter to psi.
1 psi = 0.689475729 N/cm^2. To convert psi to newton/square centimeter, multiply the value by 0.689475729; to go the other way, divide by it (1 N/cm^2 = 1.45037737797 psi). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 psi = 0.689475729 N/cm^2
- 1 N/cm^2 = 1.45037737797 psi
- 10 psi = 6.89475729 N/cm^2
- 100 psi = 68.9475729 N/cm^2
How to Convert Psi to Newton/square Centimeter
1 psi = 0.689475729 N/cm^2
Example: convert 15 psi to N/cm^2:
15 psi = 15 × 0.689475729 N/cm^2 = 10.342135935 N/cm^2
Psi to Newton/square Centimeter Conversion Table
| psi | newton/square centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 psi | 0.689475729 N/cm^2 |
| 2 psi | 1.378951458 N/cm^2 |
| 3 psi | 2.068427187 N/cm^2 |
| 5 psi | 3.447378645 N/cm^2 |
| 10 psi | 6.89475729 N/cm^2 |
| 20 psi | 13.78951458 N/cm^2 |
| 50 psi | 34.47378645 N/cm^2 |
| 100 psi | 68.9475729 N/cm^2 |
| 500 psi | 344.7378645 N/cm^2 |
| 1000 psi | 689.475729 N/cm^2 |
Psi
Psi (pounds per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the force of one pound applied to an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The psi originated in the United States as a customary unit of pressure, commonly used in engineering and industrial applications. It became standardized with the development of the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Psi is widely used today in various fields such as automotive tire pressure, plumbing, and industrial pressure measurements, especially in the United States and other countries using imperial units.
Newton/square Centimeter
The newton per square centimeter (N/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of force, the newton, combined with the centimeter as a unit of area. It has been used in fields like engineering and physics to measure pressure, especially in contexts where the centimeter is a convenient unit of length. Its usage predates the widespread adoption of the pascal (Pa), which is equivalent to N/m².
Current Use
The N/cm² is still used in certain engineering and industrial applications, particularly in contexts where pressure measurements are expressed in centimeters rather than meters. It is also used in some scientific fields for convenience, though the pascal is more common internationally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 psi in newton/square centimeter?
1 psi (psi) = 0.689475729 newton/square centimeter (N/cm^2).
How do you convert psi to newton/square centimeter?
Multiply the psi value by 0.689475729. For example, 25 psi × 0.689475729 = 17.236893225 N/cm^2.
What is 10 psi in newton/square centimeter?
10 psi = 6.89475729 N/cm^2.
Which unit is larger, the psi or the newton/square centimeter?
The newton/square centimeter is the larger unit: 1 psi equals only 0.689475729 N/cm^2.