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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.
Kip Force per Square Inchksi
Target UnitThe kip per square inch (ksi) is a unit of pressure that is commonly used in engineering, particularly in the fields of civil and mechanical engineering. One kip is defined as 1,000 pounds-force. Therefore, 1 ksi represents a force of 1,000 pounds applied uniformly over an area of one square inch. This unit is particularly useful in the United States, where customary units are prevalent. In metric terms, 1 ksi is approximately equal to 6.895 megapascals (MPa). The use of kips allows for more manageable numerical values when dealing with large forces, particularly in structural calculations.
Current Use
The kip per square inch is widely used in the United States, particularly in fields such as civil, structural, and mechanical engineering. It serves as a standard unit for measuring stress and pressure in materials, especially when analyzing the load-bearing capacity of beams, columns, and foundations. Its application is crucial in ensuring safety and compliance with building codes.
Fun Fact
The kip is not officially recognized in the SI system but is commonly used in engineering practices in the U.S.
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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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Kip Force per Square Inch
pressure • Non-SI
Definition
The kip per square inch (ksi) is a unit of pressure that is commonly used in engineering, particularly in the fields of civil and mechanical engineering. One kip is defined as 1,000 pounds-force. Therefore, 1 ksi represents a force of 1,000 pounds applied uniformly over an area of one square inch. This unit is particularly useful in the United States, where customary units are prevalent. In metric terms, 1 ksi is approximately equal to 6.895 megapascals (MPa). The use of kips allows for more manageable numerical values when dealing with large forces, particularly in structural calculations.
History & Origin
The kip was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient way to express large forces in engineering, particularly in the United States where imperial units are standard. The unit gained popularity with the expansion of civil and structural engineering as the demand for clearer communication of force and pressure values increased. The term 'kip' is a portmanteau of 'kilopound', which directly indicates its relationship to the pound-force, making it easier for engineers to conceptualize and utilize in calculations.
Etymology: The term 'kip' is derived from 'kilopound', denoting its value of 1,000 pounds. This nomenclature is prevalent in engineering contexts, allowing for brevity and clarity in communication.
Current Use
The kip per square inch is widely used in the United States, particularly in fields such as civil, structural, and mechanical engineering. It serves as a standard unit for measuring stress and pressure in materials, especially when analyzing the load-bearing capacity of beams, columns, and foundations. Its application is crucial in ensuring safety and compliance with building codes.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The kip is not officially recognized in the SI system but is commonly used in engineering practices in the U.S.
- •One kip is equivalent to about 4.448 kN, making it applicable in both imperial and metric engineering contexts.
- •Ksi is often used in conjunction with other units such as pounds per square foot (psf) and pascals (Pa) for comprehensive analysis.
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