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Convert centimeter of water to pound per square inch

Here you can quickly calculate how many pound per square inch fit in one centimeter of water.
  • 1 cmH₂O = 0.014223 psi
  • 1 psi = 70.306958 cmH₂O

Centimeter of water to pound per square inch conversion table

centimeter of water pound per square inch
1 0.014223
2 0.028447
5 0.071117
10 0.142233
20 0.284467
50 0.711167
100 1.422334

Formula to convert centimeter of water to pound per square inch

To convert centimeter of water to pound per square inch, multiply by 0.014223.

1 cmH₂O = 0.014223 psi
Example: 1 centimeter of water = 0.014223 pound per square inch

Common mistakes in pressure conversion

  • Tire pressure is quoted in bar in Europe and psi in the US: 1 bar is about 14.5 psi. The recommended 2.5 bar equals about 36 psi, inflating to '25 psi' on the assumption they match leaves the tire dangerously underinflated. Multiply bar by 14.5 to get psi.

Quick centimeter of water to/from pound per square inch conversion quiz

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75 centimeter of water equals 1.07 pound per square inch.

Correct answer: 75 centimeter of water = 1.07 pound per square inch.

82 centimeter of water equals 1.17 pound per square inch.

Correct answer: 82 centimeter of water = 1.17 pound per square inch.

0.7 pound per square inch equals 49.2 centimeter of water.

Correct answer: 0.7 pound per square inch = 49.2 centimeter of water.

17.7 pound per square inch equals 1.24e+3 centimeter of water.

Correct answer: 17.7 pound per square inch = 1.24e+3 centimeter of water.

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