Bar

bar

Metric unit roughly equal to atmospheric pressure

About Bar (bar)

Equal to exactly 100,000 pascals, the bar is slightly less than one standard atmosphere and is widely used for tire pressure (2.0-2.5 bar for car tires), scuba diving depth ratings, and industrial pressure gauges in Europe. Weather maps in some countries display atmospheric pressure in millibars.

Category
Pressure
Symbol
bar
Also known as
bars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Bar (bar)?

Metric unit roughly equal to atmospheric pressure

How many Pounds per Square Inch (psi) are in one Bar (bar)?

One Bar (bar) equals 14.5038 Pounds per Square Inch (psi).

How many Atmosphere (atm) are in one Bar (bar)?

One Bar (bar) equals 0.986923 Atmosphere (atm).

How many Pascal (Pa) are in one Bar (bar)?

One Bar (bar) equals 100,000 Pascal (Pa).

How do I convert Bar to Pounds per Square Inch?

To convert Bar to Pounds per Square Inch, multiply the value by 14.5038 (1 bar = 14.5038 psi).