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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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
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
Applications of Pressure
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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