Pressure Conversion - Convert Pascal, Bar, PSI, and More
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Understanding Pressure Measurements
Pressure conversions are essential for various applications, from engineering and physics to everyday measurements and environmental science. Understanding pressure conversions ensures accurate and consistent results across different measurement systems.
Common Pressure Units
Metric Units
- Pascal (Pa)
- Kilopascal (kPa)
- Megapascal (MPa)
- Bar (bar)
Other Units
- Atmosphere (atm)
- Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg)
- Pound per Square Inch (psi)
- Torr (Torr)
Common Applications
| Field | Measurement Types | Typical Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Pascals, Bars | Structural integrity, fluid dynamics |
| Physics | Pascals, Atmospheres | Gas laws, pressure experiments |
| Meteorology | Millibars, Inches of Mercury | Weather forecasting, atmospheric pressure |
| Medical | Millimeters of Mercury | Blood pressure, medical devices |
Conversion Tips
- Use a pressure gauge for precise pressure measurements
- For quick estimates: 1 atmosphere = 101.325 kilopascals
- Remember that 1 bar = 100 kilopascals
- For atmospheric pressure, use atmospheres or millibars
- For medical pressure, use millimeters of mercury
Pressure Conversions
| Conversion | Formula/Rule | Quick Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Pascals to Atmospheres | 1 atm = 101325 Pa | Divide Pa by 101325 |
| Atmospheres to Pascals | 1 Pa = 0.00000987 atm | Multiply atm by 101325 |
| Pascals to Bars | 1 bar = 100000 Pa | Divide Pa by 100000 |
| Bars to Pascals | 1 Pa = 0.00001 bar | Multiply bar by 100000 |
| Pascals to Millimeters of Mercury | 1 mmHg = 133.322 Pa | Divide Pa by 133.322 |
| Millimeters of Mercury to Pascals | 1 Pa = 0.0075 mmHg | Multiply mmHg by 133.322 |
| Pascals to Pounds per Square Inch | 1 psi = 6894.76 Pa | Divide Pa by 6894.76 |
| Pounds per Square Inch to Pascals | 1 Pa = 0.000145 psi | Multiply psi by 6894.76 |
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