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Bar to PSI Converter

Convert Bars to Pounds per Square Inch

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How to Convert Bars to Pounds per Square Inch

Converting bars to pounds per square inch (PSI) is a common conversion. One bar is equal to approximately 14.5038 PSI.

Formula

PSI = Bars × 14.5038

or

PSI = bar × 14.5038

Step-by-step process

  1. Take the measurement in bars
  2. Multiply that number by 14.5038
  3. The result is the equivalent amount in PSI

Examples

  • 1 bar = 14.5038 PSI
  • 0.1 bar = 1.45038 PSI
  • 0.0689476 bar = 1 PSI

When to Convert Bars to Pounds per Square Inch

This conversion is commonly used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, where pressure is often measured in PSI.

Common Bars to PSI Conversions

Here is a table of common bar to PSI conversions for quick reference:

Bars (bar) PSI Bars (bar) PSI
1 14.5038 0.01 0.145038
10 145.038 0.001 0.0145038
100 1450.38 0.0001 0.00145038
1000 14503.8 0.00001 0.000145038

Frequently Asked Questions

How many PSI are in a bar?

There are approximately 14.5038 PSI in one bar.

Why is the conversion factor 14.5038?

One bar is defined as 100,000 pascals, and one PSI is 6,894.76 pascals. Therefore, one bar is 100,000 / 6,894.76 = 14.5038 PSI.