Convert Pascals to Bar
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Converting Pascals to Bar
Converting pascals to bar is common in engineering, meteorology, and industrial applications, particularly when translating between the SI standard unit and a more practical metric unit for everyday pressure measurements.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between pascals and bar is straightforward: 1 bar = 100,000 pascals. To convert a pressure in pascals to bar, divide the pascal value by 100,000.
Common Conversion Values
| Pascals | Bar |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00001 |
| 100 | 0.001 |
| 1000 | 0.01 |
| 100000 | 1 |
| 1000000 | 10 |
Unit Definitions
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.
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.
Historical Context
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. The bar was introduced in 1909 by the Norwegian meteorologist Vilhelm Bjerknes.