Convert between common pressure units: bar, Pa, kPa, MPa, atm, psi, mmHg, inHg, mmH₂O, inH₂O, N/cm², and kg/cm². Ideal for engineering, meteorology, medical devices, HVAC systems, and academic learning. Supports real-time bidirectional conversion with high precision.
Supported Units & Conversion Factors
| Unit |
Full Name |
Relation to Pascal (Pa) |
| bar |
Bar |
1 bar = 100,000 Pa |
| Pa |
Pascal |
1 Pa = 1 N/m² |
| hPa |
Hectopascal |
1 hPa = 100 Pa |
| kPa |
Kilopascal |
1 kPa = 1,000 Pa |
| MPa |
Megapascal |
1 MPa = 1,000,000 Pa |
| atm |
Atmosphere |
1 atm ≈ 101,325 Pa |
| N/cm² |
Newton per square centimeter |
1 N/cm² = 10,000 Pa |
| kg/cm² |
Kilogram per square centimeter |
1 kg/cm² ≈ 98,066.5 Pa |
| psi |
Pound per square inch |
1 psi ≈ 6,894.76 Pa |
| psf |
Pound per square foot |
1 psf ≈ 47.8803 Pa |
| mmH₂O |
Millimeter of water |
1 mmH₂O ≈ 9.80665 Pa |
| inH₂O |
Inch of water |
1 inH₂O ≈ 249.089 Pa |
| mmHg |
Millimeter of mercury |
1 mmHg ≈ 133.322 Pa |
| inHg |
Inch of mercury |
1 inHg ≈ 3,386.39 Pa |
Key Conversion Formulas
- bar → Pa: Pa = bar × 100,000
- kPa → Pa: Pa = kPa × 1,000
- MPa → Pa: Pa = MPa × 1,000,000
- atm → Pa: Pa = atm × 101,325
- psi → Pa: Pa = psi × 6,894.76
- mmHg → Pa: Pa = mmHg × 133.322
- inHg → Pa: Pa = inHg × 3,386.39
- mmH₂O → Pa: Pa = mmH₂O × 9.80665
- inH₂O → Pa: Pa = inH₂O × 249.089
- N/cm² → Pa: Pa = N/cm² × 10,000
- kg/cm² → Pa: Pa = kg/cm² × 98,066.5
Example Calculations
Example 1: Car Tire Pressure (30 psi)
- kPa: 30 × 6.895 ≈ 206.85 kPa
- bar: 206.85 / 100 ≈ 2.07 bar
- atm: 206.85 / 101.325 ≈ 2.04 atm
Example 2: Blood Pressure (120 mmHg)
- Pa: 120 × 133.322 ≈ 15,998.6 Pa
- kPa: 15.9986 kPa
- psi: 15.9986 / 6.895 ≈ 2.32 psi
Example 3: HVAC Duct Static Pressure (200 Pa)
- mmH₂O: 200 / 9.80665 ≈ 20.4 mmH₂O
- inH₂O: 20.4 / 25.4 ≈ 0.80 inH₂O
- hPa: 200 / 100 = 2 hPa
Example 4: Atmospheric Pressure (1 atm)
- Pa: 1 × 101,325 = 101,325 Pa
- bar: 101,325 / 100,000 ≈ 1.01325 bar
- mmHg: 101,325 / 133.322 ≈ 760 mmHg
Example 5: Vacuum Gauge Reading (10 inHg)
- Pa: 10 × 3,386.39 = 33,863.9 Pa
- psi: 33,863.9 / 6,894.76 ≈ 4.91 psi
- atm: 33,863.9 / 101,325 ≈ 0.334 atm
Use Cases
- Hydraulic and pneumatic system design — selecting pumps, valves, and cylinders
- Tire pressure regulation — ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety
- Medical devices — blood pressure monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps
- Meteorology and weather forecasting — atmospheric pressure in hPa or mmHg
- Vacuum technology and sensor calibration — low-pressure environments
- Academic learning and exams — physics, engineering, and chemistry courses
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between bar and atm?
bar is a metric unit where 1 bar = 100,000 Pa.
atm (standard atmosphere) is based on Earth's sea-level pressure: 1 atm ≈ 101,325 Pa.
So: 1 atm ≈ 1.01325 bar.
They are close but not equal.
Why is mmHg used in blood pressure measurement?
mmHg (millimeters of mercury) is traditional because early sphygmomanometers used mercury columns.
It’s still used today due to historical standardization and precision.
Normal blood pressure is around 120/80 mmHg.
How do I convert psi to bar?
Use the formula:
bar = psi × 0.06895
Example: 30 psi × 0.06895 ≈ 2.07 bar
Can this tool handle negative pressures?
Yes! Negative pressures represent vacuum or sub-atmospheric conditions.
For example: -10 kPa means 10 kPa below atmospheric pressure.
Common in HVAC, vacuum pumps, and medical suction devices.
What is the relationship between kg/cm² and bar?
1 kg/cm² ≈ 98,066.5 Pa
1 bar = 100,000 Pa
So: 1 kg/cm² ≈ 0.980665 bar
And: 1 bar ≈ 1.0197 kg/cm²
Is there a limit to the pressure values?
No practical limit. The calculator handles very small (e.g., micro-Pa) and very large (e.g., GPa) values.
However, most applications use typical ranges:
- Atmosphere: 100–101,325 Pa
- Tire: 200–300 kPa
- Medical: 0–300 mmHg
- Industrial: 1–100 MPa
Reference Standards
- ISO 13448: Measurement of pressure
- ASTM E2228: Standard Specification for Pressure Transducers
- IEC 60050: International Electrotechnical Vocabulary
- Textbooks: "Fluid Mechanics" by Frank M. White, "Engineering Thermodynamics" by Cengel & Boles