Bar to Inch of Mercury Converter
Convert Bars to Inches of Mercury
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How to Convert Bars to Inches of Mercury
Converting bars to inches of mercury (inHg) is a common conversion. One bar is equal to approximately 29.53 inches of mercury.
Formula
Inches of Mercury = Bars × 29.53
or
inHg = bar × 29.53
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in bars
- Multiply that number by 29.53
- The result is the equivalent amount in inches of mercury
Examples
- 1 bar = 29.53 inHg
- 0.1 bar = 2.953 inHg
- 0.0338639 bar = 1 inHg
When to Convert Bars to Inches of Mercury
This conversion is commonly used in meteorology (barometric pressure), aviation, and medical applications (blood pressure) where inches of mercury is the preferred unit.
Common Bars to Inches of Mercury Conversions
Here is a table of common bar to inch of mercury conversions for quick reference:
| Bars (bar) | Inches of Mercury (inHg) | Bars (bar) | Inches of Mercury (inHg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.53 | 0.01 | 0.2953 |
| 10 | 295.3 | 0.001 | 0.02953 |
| 100 | 2953 | 0.0001 | 0.002953 |
| 1000 | 29530 | 0.00001 | 0.0002953 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many inches of mercury are in a bar?
There are approximately 29.53 inches of mercury in one bar.
Why is the conversion factor 29.53?
One bar is defined as 100,000 pascals, and one inch of mercury is 3,386.39 pascals. Therefore, one bar is 100,000 / 3,386.39 = 29.53 inches of mercury.