Discover the ease of converting pressure units from psi to dyn/cm² with our intuitive online converter, designed to simplify your calculations.
Pound-force per square inch (psi) is a unit of pressure in the imperial system of measurement. It quantifies the force in pounds exerted on one square inch of area. This unit is commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom for gauging pressure in various contexts, including tire pressure, scuba tank pressure, and blood pressure.
Definition of Dyne square CentimeterDyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm²) is a unit of pressure in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units. It measures the force in dynes applied over one square centimeter of area. This unit is not as commonly used in practice today but serves as a fundamental unit in the CGS system, often utilized in scientific research and physics.
| Pound-force per square inch (psi) | Dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 psi | 68947.57 dyn/cm² |
| 2 psi | 137895.14 dyn/cm² |
| 3 psi | 206842.71 dyn/cm² |
| 4 psi | 275790.28 dyn/cm² |
| 5 psi | 344737.85 dyn/cm² |
| 6 psi | 413685.42 dyn/cm² |
| 7 psi | 482632.99 dyn/cm² |
| 8 psi | 551580.56 dyn/cm² |
| 9 psi | 620528.13 dyn/cm² |
| 10 psi | 689475.7 dyn/cm² |
1 psi = 68947.57 dyn/cm²
Example 1:
convert 2 psi to dyn/cm²:
2 psi = 2 × 68947.57 dyn/cm² = 137895.14 dyn/cm²
Example 2:
convert 5 psi to dyn/cm²:
5 psi = 5 × 68947.57 dyn/cm² = 344737.85 dyn/cm²
The pound-force per square inch to dyne per square centimeter converter is a tool that reflects the evolution of the measurement of pressure from traditional imperial units to the metric system. Initially, engineers and scientists in different parts of the world developed their own units, leading to a variety of standards. Over time, the need for a common system arose, paving the way for tools that could convert imperial units like psi to metric units such as dyn/cm².
Explore the practical applications of converting pressure from psi to dyn/cm² in various real-world scenarios.
Example 1:
Convert 15 psi to dyn/cm²:
15 psi = 15 × 68947.57 dyn/cm² = 1034213.55 dyn/cm²
Example 2:
Convert 20 psi to dyn/cm²:
20 psi = 20 × 68947.57 dyn/cm² = 1378951.4 dyn/cm²
1. What is psi and why is it important?
PSI stands for pound-force per square inch, a unit of pressure widely used in various industries for measuring force over an area.
2. How does the converter work?
The converter takes a value in psi and calculates the equivalent pressure in dyn/cm² by using a predetermined conversion factor.
3. Can I convert other units of pressure using this tool?
This specific tool is designed for psi to dyn/cm² conversions, but other tools may be available for different pressure unit conversions.
