Convert bar to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert bar [bar] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to bar.
1 bar = 14.5037737797 lbf/in^2. To convert bar to pound-force/square inch, multiply the value by 14.5037737797; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lbf/in^2 = 0.0689475729 bar). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 bar = 14.5037737797 lbf/in^2
- 1 lbf/in^2 = 0.0689475729 bar
- 10 bar = 145.037737797 lbf/in^2
- 100 bar = 1450.37737797 lbf/in^2
How to Convert Bar to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 bar = 14.5037737796859 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 bar to lbf/in^2:
15 bar = 15 × 14.5037737796859 lbf/in^2 = 217.556606695288 lbf/in^2
Bar to Pound-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
| bar | pound-force/square inch |
|---|---|
| 1 bar | 14.5037737797 lbf/in^2 |
| 2 bar | 29.0075475594 lbf/in^2 |
| 3 bar | 43.5113213391 lbf/in^2 |
| 5 bar | 72.5188688984 lbf/in^2 |
| 10 bar | 145.037737797 lbf/in^2 |
| 20 bar | 290.075475594 lbf/in^2 |
| 50 bar | 725.188688984 lbf/in^2 |
| 100 bar | 1450.37737797 lbf/in^2 |
| 500 bar | 7251.88688984 lbf/in^2 |
| 1000 bar | 14503.7737797 lbf/in^2 |
Bar
The bar is a unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, roughly the atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The bar was introduced in 1909 by the British engineering community as a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in meteorology and engineering contexts.
Current Use
The bar is widely used in meteorology, engineering, and industrial applications to measure pressure, although the pascal is the SI base unit. It is also common in tire pressure measurements and other pressure-related fields.
Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 bar in pound-force/square inch?
1 bar (bar) = 14.5037737797 pound-force/square inch (lbf/in^2).
How do you convert bar to pound-force/square inch?
Multiply the bar value by 14.5037737797. For example, 25 bar × 14.5037737797 = 362.594344492 lbf/in^2.
What is 10 bar in pound-force/square inch?
10 bar = 145.037737797 lbf/in^2.
Which unit is larger, the bar or the pound-force/square inch?
The bar is the larger unit: 1 bar = 14.5037737797 lbf/in^2.