Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
psig
abbreviation
/ˈpiːˌsaɪdʒ/
Definition
Pounds per square inch gauge.
Examples
- The water pressure in the system was measured at 60 psig.
- When the pressure gauge reads 0 psig, it means the pressure is equal to the atmospheric pressure.
Meaning
A unit of pressure measurement that reflects the pressure relative to atmospheric pressure.
Synonyms
- gauge pressure
- relative pressure
- absolute pressure (when comparing to a vacuum)
