Bar Pressure Converter
Convert Bars to Other Pressure Units
Pascals (Pa)
100,000
Atmospheres (atm)
0.986923
PSI
14.5038
Torr
750.062
Understanding Bar Pressure
A bar is a metric unit of pressure equal to 100 kilopascals or approximately 14.5038 pounds per square inch (PSI). One bar is very close to atmospheric pressure at sea level, making it a convenient unit for many applications.
Common Uses of Bar Pressure
- Meteorology for atmospheric pressure measurements
- Tire pressure specifications in vehicles
- Industrial processes and hydraulic systems
- Scuba diving equipment and depth measurements
- Natural gas distribution systems
Quick Reference
1 bar equals:
- 100,000 Pascals (Pa)
- 0.986923 Atmospheres (atm)
- 14.5038 Pounds per square inch (PSI)
- 750.062 Torr