Pressure Converter
Pressure Unit Conversion Chart
Pressure conversion calculator supports multiple pressure units including pascals, bar, psi, atmospheres, and more. Convert between basic pressure units, atmospheric units, imperial units, vacuum units, and specialized molecular dynamics pressure measurements with high precision.
Common pressure unit conversions: pascals to bar (Pa to bar), kilopascals to psi (kPa to psi), atmospheres to pascals (atm to Pa), millimeters mercury to pascals (mmHg to Pa), bar to pascals (bar to Pa), psi to pascals (psi to Pa), torr to pascals (Torr to Pa). Convert pressure units easily with precise calculations.
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Direct links to common conversion pages with formulas, tables, and FAQ.
Principles & formula sources
Pressure in SI is pascal (Pa) = N/m². Practical units (bar, atm, torr, psi) are defined by exact factors or conventional reference values relative to Pa.
We convert via Pa: target = source × (source→Pa) ÷ (target→Pa).
Formula & example
Formula: value_target = value_source * (source_to_Pa) / (target_to_Pa).
Example: 1 atm = 101325 Pa; 1 bar = 100000 Pa.
Common errors & notes
- Gauge vs absolute: psig vs psia differ by atmospheric pressure.
- atm and bar are close but not equal—don’t treat them as interchangeable.
- For vacuum/low pressure, use scientific notation and adequate precision.
Practical use cases
Pressure conversions are critical for tires, pumps, and vacuum systems where psi, bar, atm, and Pa are mixed.
Always confirm whether a value is gauge or absolute pressure before converting.
References / data sources
- BIPM — SI Brochure (Pa)
- NIST SP 811 — Guide for the Use of SI
- ISO 80000 — Pressure conventions
