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Pressure Converter

Convert between pressure units including Pascals, PSI, bar, atmospheres, mmHg, and more. Essential for engineering, meteorology, medicine, and industrial applications.

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Quick Reference:
1 atm = 101.325 kPa = 14.696 PSI
1 bar = 100 kPa = 14.504 PSI
1 PSI = 6,894.76 Pa = 6.895 kPa
760 mmHg = 1 atm = 101.325 kPa

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Real-World Pressure Examples

Atmospheric Pressure
101.325 kPa
Sea level standard
Car Tire
32 PSI
Typical tire pressure
Bicycle Tire
80 PSI
Road bike tire
Blood Pressure
120 mmHg
Normal systolic
Weather Barometer
1013 mbar
Standard pressure
Scuba Tank
3000 PSI
Full scuba tank
Vacuum Cleaner
0.85 atm
Suction pressure
Water Pressure
50 PSI
Home water system
Deep Ocean
1000 atm
10,000m depth
Industrial Compressor
8 bar
Compressed air

Pressure is the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area. It's measured in Pascals (Pa) in the SI system and is essential for understanding fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, meteorology, and many engineering applications. This converter helps you convert between various pressure units used worldwide.

Understanding Pressure

Key concepts:

  • Pressure: Force per unit area. Pressure = Force ÷ Area. Measured in Pascals (N/m²).
  • Pascal (Pa): SI unit of pressure. 1 Pa = 1 N/m² = 1 kg/(m·s²).
  • Atmospheric Pressure: Pressure exerted by Earth's atmosphere. Standard = 101,325 Pa = 1 atm.
  • Gauge vs. Absolute: Gauge pressure is relative to atmospheric pressure. Absolute pressure includes atmospheric pressure.

Common Pressure Conversions

Metric Units:
1 Pa = 0.001 kPa = 0.000001 MPa
1 kPa = 1,000 Pa = 0.01 bar
1 bar = 100 kPa = 100,000 Pa
1 MPa = 1,000 kPa = 10 bar
Imperial Units:
1 PSI = 6,894.76 Pa = 6.895 kPa
1 PSF = 47.88 Pa
1 atm = 14.696 PSI = 101.325 kPa
1 bar = 14.504 PSI

Applications of Pressure

Engineering:
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Pressure vessels
• Tire pressure
Science & Medicine:
• Blood pressure
• Weather systems
• Scuba diving
• Vacuum systems

Pressure Measurement

Common pressure measurement methods:

  • Manometer: Uses liquid column height (mmHg, inH₂O) to measure pressure.
  • Barometer: Measures atmospheric pressure, typically in mmHg or mbar.
  • Pressure Gauge: Mechanical or electronic device measuring gauge pressure (PSI, bar).
  • Pressure Transducer: Converts pressure to electrical signal, often in Pascals or PSI.
  • Bourdon Tube: Mechanical pressure gauge using curved tube deflection.

Note: All conversions are mathematically exact based on standard conversion factors. The Pascal is the SI unit of pressure. When measuring pressure, always specify whether it's absolute or gauge pressure. Atmospheric pressure varies with altitude and weather conditions. Standard atmospheric pressure (1 atm) is defined at sea level at 15°C.

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