compression test and divide by atmospheric. I mathematically compared my CR due to combustion chamber size(10.7X), and compared it with my measured results(10.78). Of course you can use 14.7(what's the complete number?) although it should give relatively accurate readings as long as you're somewhat close to sea level and not at extreme temperatures. If you can get an actual atmospheric reading where you are at this would probably be best(You may be able to use inches mercury compared to sea level (29.92))