What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to change pressure values from psi, a unit used in Imperial and US customary systems, to atmosphere technical, a non-SI unit historically used in engineering and industrial applications. It helps translate modern pressure readings to legacy units found in older documents and equipment specifications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in psi you wish to convert
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Select psi as the source unit and atmosphere technical as the target unit
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent value in atmosphere technical
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Use the result to interpret or compare pressure ratings given in legacy units
Key Features
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Converts pressure values from psi (pound per square inch) to atmosphere technical (kgf/cm²)
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Based on the defined conversion rate linking psi to atmosphere technical
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Supports interpretation of legacy and historical engineering pressure units
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Useful for automotive, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial applications
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Accessible in a browser-based format for easy and quick conversions
Examples
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Convert 30 psi: 30 psi equals approximately 2.109 atmosphere technical
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Convert 100 psi: 100 psi converts to about 7.0307 atmosphere technical
Common Use Cases
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Converting tire pressure specifications in automotive maintenance
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Interpreting hydraulic system pressure ratings from legacy technical literature
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Comparing modern measurements to pressure values on older machinery or equipment
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Restoring and maintaining pneumatics and industrial systems with historical unit references
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the units to avoid confusion between different atmosphere definitions
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Use this converter when working with legacy documents or equipment specifications
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Consult the provided examples to understand the conversion scale
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Cross-check converted values when precise engineering calculations are required
Limitations
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Atmosphere technical is a non-SI unit and less prevalent in current practice
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Conversion may not reflect subtle differences compared to standard atmosphere units
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Ensure correct identification of units to prevent misinterpretation
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Not suitable for applications requiring SI unit compliance without further conversion
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does psi measure?
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Psi measures pressure as pound-force applied per square inch, commonly used in Imperial and US customary systems.
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What is atmosphere technical used for?
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Atmosphere technical is a legacy pressure unit representing kilogram-force per square centimetre, mainly found in older engineering and industrial specifications.
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Why convert from psi to atmosphere technical?
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Converting from psi to atmosphere technical helps compare modern pressure readings to legacy units found in historical documents or on older equipment.
Key Terminology
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Psi [psi]
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A unit of pressure representing one pound-force applied to one square inch, used in Imperial and US customary systems.
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Atmosphere technical [at]
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A non-SI pressure unit defined as one kilogram-force per square centimetre, historically used in engineering.
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Pressure
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Force exerted per unit area, measured in units such as psi or atmosphere technical.