Pressure Converter

Convert between common and industrial pressure units.

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Common Benchmarks

Soccer ball 12 psi
Car tire 32 psi
Hydraulic system 2000 psi
Natural gas line 0.25 psi
Scuba tank 3000 psi
Bicycle tire 80 psi

Formula

psi = atm × 14.6959487755

Example

Example: convert 180 atmospheres to pounds per square inch.

180 atm = 2645.27077959 psi

Conversion table

atmospheres (atm) pounds per square inch (psi)
1 atm 14.69594878 psi
2 atm 29.39189755 psi
5 atm 73.47974388 psi
10 atm 146.95948776 psi
20 atm 293.91897551 psi
50 atm 734.79743878 psi
100 atm 1469.59487755 psi

Explanation

These are both units.

How to convert atmospheres to pounds per square inch

  1. Start with the value in atmospheres (atm).
  2. Multiply it by 14.6959487755.
  3. The result is the measurement in pounds per square inch (psi).

Example: 180 atm → 2645.27077959 psi

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 180 atmospheres in pounds per square inch?

180 atmospheres is about 2645.27 pounds per square inch.

How many pounds per square inch is 1 atmosphere?

1 atmosphere is about 14.695949 pounds per square inch.

How many atmospheres is 1 pound per square inch?

1 pound per square inch is about 0.068046 atmospheres.

What is the difference between atmospheres and pounds per square inch?

Both measure pressure, but they are commonly used in different contexts. Atmospheres are used as a reference for standard atmospheric pressure. Pounds per square inch are often used in engineering and tire pressure, especially in US contexts.

Where are atmospheres and pounds per square inch used?

In practice: Atmospheres are used as a reference for standard atmospheric pressure. Pounds per square inch are often used in engineering and tire pressure, especially in US contexts.

Why does 1 atmosphere equal 14.695949 pounds per square inch?

Because pressure units are defined with a fixed relationship (often relative to the pascal). To convert, multiply by that factor.