bar to pounds per square inch conversion

How to convert bar to pounds per square inch?

To convert pressure from bars to pounds per square inch (psi), you can use the following conversion factor:

1 bar ≈ 14.5038 psi.

Therefore, to convert 1 bar to psi: $1 \text{ bar} \times 14.5038 \text{ psi/bar} = 14.5038 \text{ psi}.$

So, 1 bar is approximately 14.5038 psi.

Real-World Examples of Other Quantities in Bars

1. Automotive Tire Pressure:

   • Typical tire pressures for passenger cars are around 2 to 2.5 bars, which is approximately: $2 \text{ bars} \times 14.5038 \text{ psi/bar} = 29.0076 \text{ psi},$ $2.5 \text{ bars} \times 14.5038 \text{ psi/bar} = 36.2595 \text{ psi}.$

2. Scuba Diving:

   • A typical scuba tank may be filled to about 200 bars. Converting this to psi: $200 \text{ bars} \times 14.5038 \text{ psi/bar} = 2900.76 \text{ psi}.$

3. City Water Pressure:

   • Household water supply typically operates at pressures around 3 to 5 bars, which translates to: $3 \text{ bars} \times 14.5038 \text{ psi/bar} = 43.5114 \text{ psi},$ $5 \text{ bars} \times 14.5038 \text{ psi/bar} = 72.519 \text{ psi}.$

4. Barometric Pressure:

   • Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is about 1.01325 bars, which can be converted as follows: $1.01325 \text{ bars} \times 14.5038 \text{ psi/bar} = 14.6959 \text{ psi}.$

5. Industrial Applications:

   • Industrial compressed air systems might operate at around 6 to 7 bars: $6 \text{ bars} \times 14.5038 \text{ psi/bar} = 87.0228 \text{ psi},$ $7 \text{ bars} \times 14.5038 \text{ psi/bar} = 101.5266 \text{ psi}.$

Summary

For quick inline conversions, you can remember that: $1 \text{ bar} \approx 14.5 \text{ psi.}$

This approximation can be useful for estimating different pressure values when exact conversions are not required.