Bar

bar

Commonly Used Scientific Unit

The bar is a practical metric unit close to atmospheric pressure (1 atm ≈ 1.01325 bar). It's widely used across Europe and internationally for pressure gauges and specifications.

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1 bar = kPa

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Bar (bar)

The bar is a practical metric unit close to atmospheric pressure (1 atm ≈ 1.01325 bar). It’s widely used across Europe and internationally for pressure gauges and specifications.

Characteristics

  • Metric unit (non-SI but widely accepted)
  • 1 bar = 100,000 Pa
  • 1 bar ≈ 0.987 atmospheres
  • Atmospheric pressure: 1.01325 bar at sea level
  • Used in: pressure gauges, espresso machines, industrial systems

Conversions

  • 1 bar = 100,000 Pa
  • 1 bar = 100 kPa
  • 1 bar = 0.1 MPa
  • 1 bar = 0.987 atm
  • 1 bar = 14.5038 psi
  • 1 bar = 750.062 Torr

Related Units

Used In Regions

EU International
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