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pascals to pounds per square inch conversion

pascals to pounds per square inch conversion table

pascals (Pa)	pounds per square inch (psi)
0	0
1	0.00014503768078
2	0.00029007536156
3	0.00043511304234
4	0.00058015072312
5	0.0007251884039
6	0.00087022608468
7	0.00101526376546
8	0.00116030144624
9	0.00130533912702
10	0.0014503768078
20	0.0029007536156
30	0.0043511304234
40	0.0058015072312
50	0.007251884039
60	0.0087022608468
70	0.0101526376546
80	0.0116030144624
90	0.0130533912702
100	0.014503768078
1000	0.14503768078

How to convert pascals to pounds per square inch?

Pascals (Pa) are a unit of pressure in the International System of Units (SI). To convert pascals to pounds per square inch (psi), you can use the following conversion factor:

1 Pascal (Pa) = 0.000145037737797 psi.

So, to convert 1 Pascal to pounds per square inch:

1 Pa × 0.000145037737797 psi/Pa = 0.000145037737797 psi.

Real-World Examples of Pascals

Atmospheric Pressure:
- At sea level, the standard atmospheric pressure is approximately 101,325 Pascals (Pa) or 101.325 kilopascals (kPa).
- In psi, this is about 14.696 psi (since 101,325 Pa × 0.000145037737797 psi/Pa ≈ 14.696 psi).
Tire Pressure:
- Car tire pressure is often measured in psi, but it can also be expressed in Pascals. For example, a typical recommended tire pressure might be around 32 psi.
- In Pascals, this would be 32 psi / 0.000145037737797 psi/Pa ≈ 220,631.598 Pa.
Blood Pressure:
- Blood pressure is usually measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), but it can be converted to Pascals. For instance, a normal blood pressure reading might be 120/80 mmHg.
- 1 mmHg is approximately equal to 133.322 Pascals. Therefore, 120 mmHg is about 15,998.64 Pa, and 80 mmHg is about 10,665.76 Pa.
Industrial Applications:
- A pressurized steam system might operate at several megapascals (MPa). For example, a steam boiler might operate at 1.5 MPa.
- In Pascals, this is 1.5 MPa × 1,000,000 Pa/MPa = 1,500,000 Pa.
- In psi, this would be 1,500,000 Pa × 0.000145037737797 psi/Pa ≈ 217.556 psi.

Summary:

1 Pascal to psi: 0.000145037737797 psi.
Standard Atmospheric Pressure: 101,325 Pa or 14.696 psi.
Tire Pressure: 32 psi or 220,631.598 Pa.
Blood Pressure: 120 mmHg ≈ 15,998.64 Pa, 80 mmHg ≈ 10,665.76 Pa.
Industrial Pressure: 1.5 MPa ≈ 1,500,000 Pa or 217.556 psi.

Understanding these conversions and real-world examples can help in various practical applications, from everyday scenarios like checking a car tire to more specialized fields like industrial engineering.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the pounds per square inch to other unit conversions.

What is a Pascal?

The pascal is a SI unit that measures pressure. Pascal unit is named after Blaise Pascal and it replaced the previously used units for pressure $N/m^2$ in SI unit system. Following are equal representation of 1 Pascal in other units.

1\ Pa = 1\ \frac{N}{m^2} = 1\ \frac{kg}{m*s^2} = 1\ \frac{J}{m^3}

Where
$N - Newtons$
$kg - Kilograms$
$m - Meters$
$s - Seconds$
$J - Jules$

Wikipedia page link for Pascal

What is pounds per square inch?

Pounds per square inch (PSI) is a unit of measurement that represents the force exerted on an area by a weight or pressure. It's commonly used to measure the pressure or force applied to a surface.

To calculate PSI, you multiply the weight (in pounds) by the area (in square inches) over which it's being applied:

PSI = Weight in pounds / Area in square inches

For example, if you have a 10-pound weight placed on an area of 1 square inch, the pressure would be:

PSI = 10 pounds / 1 square inch = 10 PSI

In practical terms, PSI is used to measure various pressures in everyday life, such as:

Water pressure: The pressure exerted by water flowing through pipes or held back by a dam.
Tire pressure: The air pressure inside a tire, which affects its performance and longevity.
Building construction: The weight-bearing capacity of a building's foundation or walls.
Industrial processes: The pressure applied to materials during manufacturing, such as in the production of rubber goods or plastics.

PSI is an important unit of measurement for various industries, including construction, engineering, and manufacturing.

Complete pascals conversion table

Enter # of pascals

Convert 1 Pa to other units	Result
pascals to kilopascals (Pa to kPa)	0.001
pascals to megapascals (Pa to MPa)	0.000001
pascals to hectopascals (Pa to hPa)	0.01
pascals to bar (Pa to bar)	0.00001
pascals to torr (Pa to torr)	0.007500616827042
pascals to meters of water @ 4°C (Pa to mH2O)	0.0001019716212978
pascals to millimeters of mercury (Pa to mmHg)	0.007500637554192
pascals to pounds per square inch (Pa to psi)	0.00014503768078
pascals to kilopound per square inch (Pa to ksi)	1.4503768078e-7
pascals to Inches of mercury (Pa to inHg)	0.0002952998057228

pascals to pounds per square inch conversion