Pressure Converter
Convert Pascal, kPa, MPa, Bar, PSI, atm, mmHg, inHg, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is standard atmospheric pressure in all units?
1 standard atmosphere (atm) = 101,325 Pa = 101.325 kPa = 1.01325 bar = 14.696 PSI = 760 mmHg = 29.92 inHg. This is the reference pressure at sea level used in thermodynamics, chemistry, and aviation.
What PSI should my car tyres be inflated to?
Most passenger car tyres are inflated to 30–35 PSI (2.1–2.4 bar / 207–241 kPa). The exact specification is on a sticker inside your driver's door jamb or in the owner's manual — not on the tyre sidewall (that shows the maximum safe pressure, not the recommended pressure).
What is the difference between gauge pressure and absolute pressure?
Absolute pressure is measured relative to a perfect vacuum (0 bar absolute = 0 Pa). Gauge pressure is measured relative to ambient atmospheric pressure. Tyre gauges show gauge pressure — a flat tyre reads 0 PSI gauge but ~14.7 PSI absolute (just the atmosphere). To convert: absolute = gauge + 14.696 PSI (at sea level).
What pressure units are used in medicine and meteorology?
Medicine uses mmHg (millimetres of mercury) for blood pressure — normal is 120/80 mmHg. Meteorology uses millibar (mbar) or hectopascal (hPa) — standard sea-level pressure is 1013.25 hPa. Industrial and engineering applications commonly use bar and PSI.