Convert Bar to Pascals
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Converting Bar to Pascals
Converting bar to pascals is important in scientific, engineering, and industrial applications, particularly when translating between commonly used metric pressure units and the SI standard unit for pressure calculations and specifications.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between bar and pascals is straightforward: 1 bar = 100,000 pascals. To convert a pressure in bar to pascals, multiply the bar value by 100,000.
Common Conversion Values
| Bar | Pascals |
|---|---|
| 0.00001 | 1 |
| 0.001 | 100 |
| 0.01 | 1000 |
| 1 | 100000 |
| 10 | 1000000 |
Unit Definitions
Bar
Bar is a metric unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals (Pa), which is approximately equal to the atmospheric pressure on Earth at sea level. It is widely used in many technical applications, particularly in Europe.
Pascals
The pascal (symbol: Pa) is the SI unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter. It is named after the French mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal.
Historical Context
The bar was introduced in 1909 by the Norwegian meteorologist Vilhelm Bjerknes. The pascal was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971, named after Blaise Pascal who made significant contributions to the study of fluid mechanics in the 17th century.