Pressure Converter

Convert between common and industrial pressure units.

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Formula

psi = bar × 14.503773773

Example

Example: convert 1 bar to pounds per square inch.

1 bar = 14.50377377 psi

Conversion table

bar (bar) pounds per square inch (psi)
1 bar 14.50377377 psi
2 bar 29.00754755 psi
5 bar 72.51886887 psi
10 bar 145.03773773 psi
20 bar 290.07547546 psi
50 bar 725.18868865 psi
100 bar 1450.3773773 psi

Explanation

These are both units.

How to convert bar to pounds per square inch

  1. Start with the value in bar (bar).
  2. Multiply it by 14.503773773.
  3. The result is the measurement in pounds per square inch (psi).

Example: 1 bar → 14.50377377 psi

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pounds per square inch is 1 bar?

1 bar is about 14.5038 pounds per square inch.

How many bar is 1 pound per square inch?

1 pound per square inch is about 0.068948 bar.

What is the difference between bar and pounds per square inch?

Both measure pressure, but they are commonly used in different contexts. Bar are commonly used in industry and some technical contexts. Pounds per square inch are often used in engineering and tire pressure, especially in US contexts.

Where are bar and pounds per square inch used?

In practice: Bar are commonly used in industry and some technical contexts. Pounds per square inch are often used in engineering and tire pressure, especially in US contexts.

Why does 1 bar equal 14.503774 pounds per square inch?

Because pressure units are defined with a fixed relationship (often relative to the pascal). To convert, multiply by that factor.

How do you convert bar to pounds per square inch?

Multiply the value in bar by about 14.503774 to get pounds per square inch.