Convert psi to newton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert psi [psi] to newton/square meter [N/m^2], or Convert newton/square meter to psi.
How to Convert Psi to Newton/square Meter
1 psi = 6894.75729 N/m^2
Example: convert 15 psi to N/m^2:
15 psi = 15 × 6894.75729 N/m^2 = 103421.35935 N/m^2
Psi to Newton/square Meter 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.
Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.