Stress
N/cm²topsi
Convert newtons per square centimetre (stress) (N/cm²) to pounds-force per square inch (stress) (psi).
Factor1 N/cm² = 1.450377 psi
Converter
N/cm²
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
psi
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
psi = N/cm² × 1.450377
Multiply any value in newtons per square centimetre (stress) by 1.450377 to obtain the value in pounds-force per square inch (stress).
Worked example
Convert 10 N/cm² to psi.
- 01Start with 10 N/cm².
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 10 × 1.450377 = 14.5038 psi.
Result10 N/cm² = 14.5038 psi
Conversion table
| N/cm² | psi |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.4504 |
| 2 | 2.9008 |
| 5 | 7.2519 |
| 10 | 14.504 |
| 20 | 29.008 |
| 50 | 72.519 |
| 100 | 145.04 |
| 200 | 290.08 |
| 500 | 725.19 |
| 1000 | 1450.4 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from N/cm² to psi?
1 N/cm² equals 1.450377 psi. To convert, multiply the value in newtons per square centimetre (stress) by 1.450377.
How do I convert 1 N/cm² to psi?
1 N/cm² = 1.45038 psi. For any value, multiply by 1.450377.
How do I convert psi back to N/cm²?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.6894757. So 1 psi = 0.689476 N/cm².
When would I need to convert newton per square centimetre (stress) to pound-force per square inch (stress)?
Stress conversions between N/cm² and psi are routine in mechanics-of-materials work: yield, ultimate and allowable-stress specification, Young's-modulus tables and structural-design code calculations. MPa and N/mm² dominate ISO and European datasheets, psi and ksi dominate US structural codes, and kgf/cm² and kgf/mm² appear in legacy JIS and heavy-engineering documentation. Stress is the same physical dimension as pressure but a different engineering quantity — this category is mechanics-of-materials, not process pressure.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).
Related conversions
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- kPa → psikilopascal (stress) → pound-force per square inch (stress)
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- MPa → psimegapascal (stress) → pound-force per square inch (stress)