Centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
Centipascals to PSI Converter — cPa to psi
Convert Centipascal (cPa) to PSI (psi) using the exact conversion factor (1 centipascal = 0.0000014504 psi). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Centipascals to PSI converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Pounds per square inch.
Result = input x 0.01 / 6894.757293.
Stress Pressure units are compatible.
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About Converting Centipascals to PSI
Centipascal and PSI both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: Centipascal is 0.01 pascal units, and pounds per square inch.
Formula
psi = centipascals × 0.0000014503773773
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centipascal equals 0.01 base units, and 1 psi equals 6894.75729317 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centipascal-to-psi factor of 0.0000014503773773.
Simple example
1 cPa × 0.000001450377377 = 0.0000014504 psi
1 centipascal = 0.0000014504 psi.
Real-world example
100 cPa × 0.000001450377377 = 0.0001450377 psi
100 centipascals = 0.0001450377 psi.
Conversion table
| Centipascal (cPa) | PSI (psi) |
|---|---|
| 1 cPa | 0.0000014504 psi |
| 10 cPa | 0.0000145038 psi |
| 50 cPa | 0.0000725189 psi |
| 100 cPa | 0.0001450377 psi |
| 500 cPa | 0.0007251887 psi |
| 1,000 cPa | 0.0014503774 psi |
Reverse conversion: PSI to Centipascal
0.0000014504 psi × 689475.7293 = 1.000015598 cPa
0.0000014504 psi = 1.000015598 centipascals.
centipascals = psi × 689475.729317
For a page dedicated to this direction, see PSI to Centipascal.
Understanding the Centipascal (cPa)
Centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
Understanding the PSI
PSI (psi) measures pressure. PSI (pounds-force per square inch) equals exactly 6,894.757293168 pascals. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (standard pressure unit for tires, tools, and plumbing)
Uses of the PSI today
- Tire pressure specifications in the US
- Hydraulic and pneumatic system ratings
- Plumbing, compressed-air tools, and industrial equipment ratings
History of the PSI
PSI is a derived unit from the pound-force and the inch, both themselves standardized through English and later international agreements rather than invented as a pressure unit from scratch.
It became the default pressure unit in US engineering as pound-force and inch-based measurement dominated American industry through the 19th and 20th centuries, and it remains in everyday use for tires and tools even as most other measurements in the US context stay imperial.
Historical origin. PSI was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
PSI — sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — Documents conversion factors for psi and other US customary pressure units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many psi are in 1 centipascal?
1 centipascal equals 0.0000014504 psi, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centipascal to psi?
Multiply the centipascal value by 0.000001450377377. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert psi back to centipascal?
Use the reverse factor: 1 psi equals 689,475.7293 centipascals. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centipascal?
Centipascal (cPa) is a unit of engineering.
What is a psi?
PSI (psi) measures pressure. PSI (pounds-force per square inch) equals exactly 6,894.757293168 pascals. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Is the centipascal to psi conversion exact?
Yes. PSI (pounds-force per square inch) equals exactly 6,894.757293168 pascals. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.