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PSI to Bar Converter

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Precision4 dp

1 Pound per Sq. Inch = 0.0689 Bar

Key Formulas

Pound per Sq. Inch → Bar

bar = psi × 0.0689476

Bar → Pound per Sq. Inch

psi = bar × 14.5038

Atmosphere → Pound per Sq. Inch

psi = atm × 14.6959

Pound per Sq. Inch → Atmosphere

atm = psi × 0.068046

Formula

bar = psi × 0.0689476

PSI (pound-force per square inch) is an inch-pound pressure unit. One bar is defined as 100,000 Pa. The bar is approximately 1 atmosphere of pressure. Converting between them is essential for international equipment manuals and tire maintenance.

Source: NIST SP 811, Table B.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Real-World Examples

Car tire pressure example. The door jamb placard lists the value for your vehicle.

32 psi = 2.206 bar

Bicycle tire pressure example. Use the range printed on your tire.

50 psi = 3.45 bar

Compressor output example. 100 psi is about 6.89 bar.

100 psi = 6.89 bar

Atmospheric pressure at sea level. 14.7 psi ≈ 1.013 bar; a gauge open to the air reads 0.

14.7 psi = 1.013 bar

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