Discover the ease of converting pressure units from N/cm² to psi with Newtum's intuitive tool. Get accurate conversions in an instant and simplify your calculations!
A Newton, symbolized as 'N', is the SI unit of force. It's defined as the force necessary to provide a mass of one kilogram with an acceleration of one meter per second squared. This derives from Isaac Newton's second law of motion, where force equals mass times acceleration (F=ma). One Newton is roughly equivalent to the force of gravity on a small apple.
Definition of Pound-forcePound-force, represented as 'lbf', is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system of units, commonly used in the United States. It's defined as the force exerted by gravity on a pound-mass object. One pound-force is the gravitational force experienced by a one-pound mass at the Earth's surface, approximately 4.4482216 newtons.
| N/cm² | psi |
|---|---|
| 0.1 N/cm² | 0.0145 psi |
| 0.5 N/cm² | 0.0725 psi |
| 1 N/cm² | 0.1450 psi |
| 2 N/cm² | 0.2901 psi |
| 5 N/cm² | 0.7252 psi |
| 10 N/cm² | 1.4504 psi |
| 20 N/cm² | 2.9007 psi |
| 50 N/cm² | 7.2518 psi |
| 100 N/cm² | 14.5038 psi |
| 200 N/cm² | 29.0075 psi |
Example 1:
Convert 0.5 N/cm² to psi:
0.5 N/cm² = 0.5 × 0.145038 psi = 0.0725 psi
Example 2:
Convert 2 N/cm² to psi:
2 N/cm² = 2 × 0.145038 psi = 0.2901 psi
The N/cm² to psi converter is rooted in the need to bridge the gap between metric and imperial units of pressure. Its history reflects the globalization of industries where both units are prevalent, necessitating a reliable tool for engineers, scientists, and professionals to convert pressure values for design, testing, and compliance purposes.
Explore the practical applications of the N/cm² to psi converter, pivotal in various industries for accurate pressure unit conversions.
Example Conversion 1:
For 1.5 N/cm² to psi:
1.5 N/cm² = 0.2175 psi
Example Conversion 2:
For 3 N/cm² to psi:
3 N/cm² = 0.4351 psi
