Pressure Conversion

Pressure is a fundamental physical quantity that measures force per unit area. The pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure, equal to one newton per square meter.

Common Pressure Units

• Pascal (Pa): The SI unit of pressure, commonly used in scientific and engineering applications. One pascal equals one newton per square meter.
• Bar (bar): A unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, widely used in meteorology and industrial applications.
• Pound per square inch (PSI): A unit of pressure commonly used in the United States, especially in automotive and industrial applications.
• Atmosphere (atm): A unit of pressure equal to the average atmospheric pressure at sea level, approximately 101,325 pascals.
• Torr (Torr): A unit of pressure equal to 1/760 of an atmosphere, commonly used in vacuum technology and blood pressure measurements.

Applications

Pressure conversions are essential in:

• Meteorology: Weather forecasting and atmospheric pressure measurements
• Engineering: Hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and structural analysis
• Medicine: Blood pressure measurements and medical device calibration
• Automotive: Tire pressure and engine performance monitoring
• Industrial: Process control and equipment calibration

Conversion Examples

• 101,325 Pa = 1 atm (Standard atmospheric pressure)
• 1 bar = 14.5 PSI (Bar to PSI conversion)
• 1 atm = 760 Torr (Atmosphere to torr conversion)
• 1000 Pa = 1 kPa (Pascal to kilopascal conversion)

Use our pressure converter to quickly convert between these and many other pressure units for your calculations and comparisons.