Pressure Converter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is atmospheric pressure in different units?

Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level: 101,325 Pa = 1.01325 bar = 14.696 psi = 760 mmHg = 29.92 inHg = 1 atm. Weather reports often use millibars (1013.25 mb) or hectopascals (1013.25 hPa).

What pressure unit is used for tire inflation?

US: psi (pounds per square inch), typically 30-35 psi for cars. Europe/Asia: bar or kPa. 1 bar ≈ 14.5 psi. Many tire gauges show both. Check your vehicle's recommended pressure on the door sticker.

What is the difference between gauge and absolute pressure?

Gauge pressure is relative to atmospheric pressure (reads 0 in open air). Absolute pressure includes atmospheric pressure. Tire at 30 psig (gauge) = about 44.7 psia (absolute). Add 14.7 psi to convert.

How is blood pressure measured?

Blood pressure uses mmHg (millimeters of mercury), e.g., 120/80 mmHg. The numbers represent systolic/diastolic pressure. This unit persists from historical mercury sphygmomanometers, though digital devices are now common.

What is a Pascal and why is it used?

A Pascal is 1 Newton per square meter—the SI unit of pressure. It's small (atmospheric pressure = 101,325 Pa), so kilopascals (kPa) and megapascals (MPa) are more practical for most applications.

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