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Convert inch of water to pound per square inch

Here you can quickly calculate how many pound per square inch fit in one inch of water.
  • 1 inH₂O = 0.036127 psi
  • 1 psi = 27.679905 inH₂O

Inch of water to pound per square inch conversion table

inch of water pound per square inch
1 0.036127
2 0.072255
5 0.180636
10 0.361273
20 0.722546
50 1.806365
100 3.612729

Formula to convert inch of water to pound per square inch

To convert inch of water to pound per square inch, multiply by 0.036127.

1 inH₂O = 0.036127 psi
Example: 1 inch of water = 0.036127 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 inch of water to/from pound per square inch conversion quiz

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3.4 inch of water equals 0.123 pound per square inch.

Correct answer: 3.4 inch of water = 0.123 pound per square inch.

223 inch of water equals 16.1 pound per square inch.

Correct answer: 223 inch of water = 8.06 pound per square inch.

50 inch of water equals 1.81 pound per square inch.

Correct answer: 50 inch of water = 1.81 pound per square inch.

23 pound per square inch equals 637 inch of water.

Correct answer: 23 pound per square inch = 637 inch of water.

4.3 inch of water equals 0.155 pound per square inch.

Correct answer: 4.3 inch of water = 0.155 pound per square inch.

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