Convert pound-force/square inch to bar
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2] to bar [bar], or Convert bar to pound-force/square inch.
1 lbf/in^2 = 0.0689475729 bar. To convert pound-force/square inch to bar, multiply the value by 0.0689475729; to go the other way, divide by it (1 bar = 14.5037737797 lbf/in^2). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 lbf/in^2 = 0.0689475729 bar
- 1 bar = 14.5037737797 lbf/in^2
- 10 lbf/in^2 = 0.689475729 bar
- 100 lbf/in^2 = 6.89475729 bar
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Inch to Bar
1 lbf/in^2 = 0.0689475729 bar
Example: convert 15 lbf/in^2 to bar:
15 lbf/in^2 = 15 × 0.0689475729 bar = 1.0342135935 bar
Pound-Force/square Inch to Bar Conversion Table
| pound-force/square inch | bar |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf/in^2 | 0.0689475729 bar |
| 2 lbf/in^2 | 0.1378951458 bar |
| 3 lbf/in^2 | 0.2068427187 bar |
| 5 lbf/in^2 | 0.3447378645 bar |
| 10 lbf/in^2 | 0.689475729 bar |
| 20 lbf/in^2 | 1.378951458 bar |
| 50 lbf/in^2 | 3.447378645 bar |
| 100 lbf/in^2 | 6.89475729 bar |
| 500 lbf/in^2 | 34.47378645 bar |
| 1000 lbf/in^2 | 68.9475729 bar |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-force/square inch in bar?
1 pound-force/square inch (lbf/in^2) = 0.0689475729 bar (bar).
How do you convert pound-force/square inch to bar?
Multiply the pound-force/square inch value by 0.0689475729. For example, 25 lbf/in^2 × 0.0689475729 = 1.7236893225 bar.
What is 10 pound-force/square inch in bar?
10 lbf/in^2 = 0.689475729 bar.
Which unit is larger, the pound-force/square inch or the bar?
The bar is the larger unit: 1 lbf/in^2 equals only 0.0689475729 bar.