Convert pound-force/square inch to centipascal
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2] to centipascal [cPa], or Convert centipascal to pound-force/square inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Inch to Centipascal
1 lbf/in^2 = 689475.729 cPa
Example: convert 15 lbf/in^2 to cPa:
15 lbf/in^2 = 15 × 689475.729 cPa = 10342135.935 cPa
Pound-Force/square Inch to Centipascal Conversion Table
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Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.
Centipascal
The centipascal (cPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one hundredth of a pascal, where 1 pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The centipascal was introduced as a smaller unit of pressure for more precise measurements, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts, although it is not widely used in practice. It derives from the pascal, the SI base unit established in 1960.
Current Use
The centipascal is rarely used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific literature or calibration contexts where fine pressure distinctions are necessary.