Bar Converter
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Barbar
Source UnitThe bar is a metric unit of pressure, not part of the International System of Units (SI), but is commonly used in industry and meteorology. It is defined as exactly 100,000 pascals, which is slightly less than the average atmospheric pressure on Earth at sea level. One bar is equivalent to 0.987 atmospheres, 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi), or 750.06 millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Although not an SI unit, it is accepted for use with the SI and is widely used due to its convenient size for many applications.
Current Use
The bar is widely used in various fields including meteorology for atmospheric pressure, and in industries such as automotive and aviation for tire pressure and cabin pressure monitoring. It is especially favored in contexts where moderate pressures need to be measured with a single-digit number, avoiding the unwieldy values that would result from using pascals.
Fun Fact
The bar is almost exactly the atmospheric pressure on Earth at sea level.
Foot of Waterft water
Target UnitThe foot of water is a unit of pressure based on the height of a column of water. Specifically, it is defined as the pressure exerted at the base of a column of water 1 foot high at a standard gravity of 32.174 ft/s². In practical terms, this translates to approximately 0.4335 psi (pounds per square inch) or 9.81 pascals when converted to SI units. This unit is commonly used in hydrology, engineering, and various fluid dynamics applications where water column height is an important factor in pressure measurements.
Current Use
The foot of water is commonly used in various industries, particularly in civil and mechanical engineering, where it serves as a practical measure for pressure in water-related contexts. It is also used in environmental studies, especially in the assessment of groundwater levels and aquifer pressure. This unit is particularly relevant in the United States, where customary units are still prevalent in engineering practices. Consequently, it finds applications in designing water treatment facilities and assessing hydraulic pressures in dams.
Fun Fact
The foot of water is often used in aquaculture to monitor water pressure in fish tanks.
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Bar
pressure • Non-SI
Definition
The bar is a metric unit of pressure, not part of the International System of Units (SI), but is commonly used in industry and meteorology. It is defined as exactly 100,000 pascals, which is slightly less than the average atmospheric pressure on Earth at sea level. One bar is equivalent to 0.987 atmospheres, 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi), or 750.06 millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Although not an SI unit, it is accepted for use with the SI and is widely used due to its convenient size for many applications.
History & Origin
The bar as a unit of pressure was introduced in the early 20th century. It was created to provide a convenient metric unit for expressing pressures without having to resort to using large numbers, as can occur with the pascal. The bar was defined in 1909 by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) to be equivalent to 100,000 pascals, simplifying conversion with the SI system.
Etymology: The word 'bar' comes from the Greek word 'baros', meaning weight.
Current Use
The bar is widely used in various fields including meteorology for atmospheric pressure, and in industries such as automotive and aviation for tire pressure and cabin pressure monitoring. It is especially favored in contexts where moderate pressures need to be measured with a single-digit number, avoiding the unwieldy values that would result from using pascals.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The bar is almost exactly the atmospheric pressure on Earth at sea level.
- •The unit 'bar' is not an SI unit, but it's accepted for use with SI due to its practicality.
- •The word 'barometer', an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure, shares its root with the unit 'bar'.
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Foot of Water
pressure • Non-SI
Definition
The foot of water is a unit of pressure based on the height of a column of water. Specifically, it is defined as the pressure exerted at the base of a column of water 1 foot high at a standard gravity of 32.174 ft/s². In practical terms, this translates to approximately 0.4335 psi (pounds per square inch) or 9.81 pascals when converted to SI units. This unit is commonly used in hydrology, engineering, and various fluid dynamics applications where water column height is an important factor in pressure measurements.
History & Origin
The concept of using water columns to measure pressure dates back to ancient civilizations, where manometers and other simple devices were developed to gauge fluid pressure. The foot of water specifically emerged as a practical measurement during the development of hydraulic engineering in the 19th century. As engineers sought standardized measurements for pressure in water systems, the foot of water became a convenient unit due to the widespread use of feet in the English measurement system.
Etymology: The term 'foot' comes from the Old English 'fōt,' which means the body part, historically used as a standard measure. 'Water' derives from the Old English 'wæter,' emphasizing the context in which this unit is utilized.
Current Use
The foot of water is commonly used in various industries, particularly in civil and mechanical engineering, where it serves as a practical measure for pressure in water-related contexts. It is also used in environmental studies, especially in the assessment of groundwater levels and aquifer pressure. This unit is particularly relevant in the United States, where customary units are still prevalent in engineering practices. Consequently, it finds applications in designing water treatment facilities and assessing hydraulic pressures in dams.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The foot of water is often used in aquaculture to monitor water pressure in fish tanks.
- •Many water meters are calibrated in feet of water to measure pressure changes in pipelines.
- •The concept of head pressure in hydraulics directly relates to the foot of water measurement, highlighting its importance in engineering.
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