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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.
Inch of Water at 60°FinH2O@60°F
Target UnitAn inch of water at 60°F (inH2O@60°F) is a specific unit of pressure defined as the pressure exerted by a column of water that is one inch high at a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This unit is commonly used in various engineering and scientific applications, particularly in fluid mechanics. It is based on the density of water at the specified temperature, which is approximately 0.998 g/cm³. The pressure can be expressed in pascals, where 1 inH2O@60°F is approximately equal to 248.2 pascals.
Current Use
The inch of water at 60°F is widely used in various industries, particularly HVAC, where it is crucial for measuring air pressure in ducts and systems. It is also employed in the food processing industry, laboratory settings, and environmental monitoring. Its usage provides a practical reference for engineers and technicians working with fluid systems. Additionally, it serves as a unit of measurement in certain regulatory contexts, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Fun Fact
1 inch of water at 60°F exerts approximately 248.2 pascals of pressure.
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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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Inch of Water at 60°F
pressure • Non-SI
Definition
An inch of water at 60°F (inH2O@60°F) is a specific unit of pressure defined as the pressure exerted by a column of water that is one inch high at a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This unit is commonly used in various engineering and scientific applications, particularly in fluid mechanics. It is based on the density of water at the specified temperature, which is approximately 0.998 g/cm³. The pressure can be expressed in pascals, where 1 inH2O@60°F is approximately equal to 248.2 pascals.
History & Origin
The inch of water has its roots in early hydraulic studies, where water pressure measurements became crucial for understanding fluid behavior. The standardization of this measurement at 60°F was adopted due to the relatively constant density of water at this temperature. Engineers and scientists needed a reliable reference to ensure accuracy in pressure measurements, which led to the establishment of this unit in the late 19th century.
Etymology: The term 'inch' derives from the Latin word 'uncia', meaning 'one twelfth', while 'water' refers to the liquid state of H₂O. The combination describes the height of a water column measured in inches.
Current Use
The inch of water at 60°F is widely used in various industries, particularly HVAC, where it is crucial for measuring air pressure in ducts and systems. It is also employed in the food processing industry, laboratory settings, and environmental monitoring. Its usage provides a practical reference for engineers and technicians working with fluid systems. Additionally, it serves as a unit of measurement in certain regulatory contexts, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
💡 Fun Facts
- •1 inch of water at 60°F exerts approximately 248.2 pascals of pressure.
- •The inch of water is often used to measure low-pressure systems, such as exhaust fans.
- •In some contexts, an inch of water is preferred over pascals for its practical simplicity and historical significance.
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