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What is the difference between PSI and PSIG?

What is the difference between PSI and PSIG?

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Bergeront Tiffney

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Bergeront Tiffney, Computer Engineer, M. Tech, Southeast Montgomery

Answered Mar 31, 2020


PSI and PSG are both units of pressure measurements. PSI is an abbreviation for Pounds Per Square Inch. It measures different applications. This measurement is used to measure things like tire pressure and fuel storage, which is why so many people are familiar with it. 1 PSI is equal to approximately 6895 pascals. PSIG stands for gauge pressure.

This pressure is the amount needed for different items. An example of an item in which the pressure would be needed is the tire pressure gauge. This pressure is important to ensure the tires have enough air in them to resume travel.

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D. Nichols

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Answered Sep 13, 2019

PSI stands for Pounds per Square Inch. This is known to be a unit of pressure that can be used to measure different measuring applications. Some people are familiar with this because they use it to measure their tire pressure, fuel storage, and so much more. PSIG stands for gauge pressure. This will refer to the amount of pressure that you may need for your different items.

For example, you would need to know the pressure gauge of your tires. The usual tire pressure gauge for cars is 32. A lot of industrial factories and products would need to know the PSIG to ensure that operations will go on smoothly.

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