Pressure Converter

Convert between common and industrial pressure units.

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Common Benchmarks

Bicycle tire 80 psi
Blood pressure systolic 120 mmHg
Storm center 950 hPa
Pressure cooker 15 psi
Mountain air 70 kPa
Soccer ball 12 psi

Formula

atm = bar × 0.9869232667

Example

Example: convert 180 bar to atmospheres.

180 bar = 177.64618801 atm

Conversion table

bar (bar) atmospheres (atm)
1 bar 0.98692327 atm
2 bar 1.97384653 atm
5 bar 4.93461633 atm
10 bar 9.86923267 atm
20 bar 19.73846533 atm
50 bar 49.34616334 atm
100 bar 98.69232667 atm

Explanation

These are both units.

How to convert bar to atmospheres

  1. Start with the value in bar (bar).
  2. Multiply it by 0.9869232667.
  3. The result is the measurement in atmospheres (atm).

Example: 180 bar → 177.64618801 atm

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 180 bar in atmospheres?

180 bar is about 177.646 atmospheres.

How many atmospheres is 1 bar?

1 bar is about 0.986923 atmospheres.

How many bar is 1 atmosphere?

1 atmosphere equals 1.01325 bar.

What is the difference between bar and atmospheres?

Both measure pressure, but they are commonly used in different contexts. Bar are commonly used in industry and some technical contexts. Atmospheres are used as a reference for standard atmospheric pressure.

Where are bar and atmospheres used?

In practice: Bar are commonly used in industry and some technical contexts. Atmospheres are used as a reference for standard atmospheric pressure.

Why does 1 bar equal 0.986923 atmospheres?

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