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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.
Newton per Square CentimeterN/cm²
Target UnitThe newton per square centimeter (N/cm²) is a unit of pressure that quantifies the force applied per unit area. Specifically, one newton of pressure is exerted when a force of one newton is uniformly distributed across a surface area of one square centimeter. It is commonly used in various scientific and engineering fields to express pressures that are not adequately represented by the SI unit pascal (Pa), especially in contexts where smaller areas are involved. The measurement is fundamental in understanding mechanical properties in materials and fluid dynamics.
Current Use
Today, the newton per square centimeter is widely used in engineering, material testing, and physics to express pressure values in contexts where precise measurements are crucial. It is particularly prevalent in the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors, where material strength and fluid dynamics are analyzed under different pressure conditions. In many laboratories and industrial applications, this unit facilitates communication and standardization of pressure measurements across various disciplines.
Fun Fact
The newton per square centimeter is equivalent to 10,000 pascals, making conversions straightforward when dealing with small areas.
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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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Newton per Square Centimeter
pressure • Non-SI
Definition
The newton per square centimeter (N/cm²) is a unit of pressure that quantifies the force applied per unit area. Specifically, one newton of pressure is exerted when a force of one newton is uniformly distributed across a surface area of one square centimeter. It is commonly used in various scientific and engineering fields to express pressures that are not adequately represented by the SI unit pascal (Pa), especially in contexts where smaller areas are involved. The measurement is fundamental in understanding mechanical properties in materials and fluid dynamics.
History & Origin
The newton per square centimeter was established as a unit of pressure to provide a more convenient measurement scale for applications involving small areas. This unit emerged in the context of the metric system's evolution, where the need to quantify forces and pressures in a more practical manner became apparent, particularly in engineering and material science.
Etymology: The term 'newton' is named after Sir Isaac Newton, the renowned physicist, and mathematician, who formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation. The term 'centimeter' derives from the Latin 'centum' meaning 'hundred' and 'metrum' meaning 'measure', indicating one-hundredth of a meter.
Current Use
Today, the newton per square centimeter is widely used in engineering, material testing, and physics to express pressure values in contexts where precise measurements are crucial. It is particularly prevalent in the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors, where material strength and fluid dynamics are analyzed under different pressure conditions. In many laboratories and industrial applications, this unit facilitates communication and standardization of pressure measurements across various disciplines.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The newton per square centimeter is equivalent to 10,000 pascals, making conversions straightforward when dealing with small areas.
- •The unit is often used in material science to determine the tensile strength of materials, which is critical for engineering applications.
- •Interestingly, the term 'bar' (1 bar = 1 N/cm²) is often used in meteorology to describe atmospheric pressure, illustrating the unit's relevance in weather science.
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