Convert psi to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert psi [psi] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to psi.
How to Convert Psi to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 psi = 68947.5729 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 psi to dyn/cm^2:
15 psi = 15 × 68947.5729 dyn/cm^2 = 1034213.5935 dyn/cm^2
Psi to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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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.
Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.