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psig

psig

9.3
A unit that measures pressure in pounds per square inch above air pressure
  • noun
  • /ˈpiːˌsaɪdʒ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : psig
  • The pressure in the tank needs to be adjusted to 50 psig for optimal performance.
  • 10,000 psig
  • 6,000 psig
  • 20,000 psig

Examples

  • The flowmeter has been designed to handle pressures up to 1450 psig and temperatures up to 300 degrees F.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Air flows through the line at 2 to 4 psig.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Elevation, depending on the source in use, provides approximately 20 to 40 psig water to the plant.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Element life is typically ten years, and pressure drop is as low as one psig.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The Weld+Cap is designed for pressures up to 2,000 psig.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Features include vacuum to 25 inHg and pressure to 32 psig.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Exhaust capacity for the new model is 15 or 16 scfm at a 5 psig increase in output pressure above a 20 psig setpoint.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The one-piece body is rated to 6,000 psig with a lightweight design.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Sensor-tube operating temperatures are -40 degrees to 320 degrees F and 800 psig at 300 degrees F.

    Academic text (1994)
  • The LPS-2 Series is manufactured from 316 stainless steel and can operate up to 300 psig.

    Academic text (1994)

Synonyms

pounds per square inch
vspsig
  • Specialized
7 3.4

A unit that measures pressure equal to one pound of force on one square inch

measures pressure relative to the surrounding atmospheric pressure

Surface Forms

psig singular
psigs plural

Etymology

The word psig comes from psi ('pounds per square inch') with a final g for gauge, and gauge means 'compared to the air around us'. So psig tells you how many pounds per square inch the pressure is above or below normal air pressure.