Convert Standard atmosphere to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert Standard atmosphere [atm] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to Standard atmosphere.
How to Convert Standard Atmosphere to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 atm = 14.6959487822667 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 atm to lbf/in^2:
15 atm = 15 × 14.6959487822667 lbf/in^2 = 220.439231734001 lbf/in^2
Standard Atmosphere to Pound-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Standard Atmosphere
The standard atmosphere (atm) is a unit of pressure defined as 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The standard atmosphere was established in the early 20th century to provide a consistent reference for pressure measurements, based on the average atmospheric pressure at sea level under standard conditions.
Current Use
The atm is commonly used in fields such as meteorology, aviation, and engineering to express pressure, especially in contexts involving gases and atmospheric conditions.
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.