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.
Ton Force per Square Foottf/ft²
Target UnitThe ton force per square foot (tf/ft²) is a non-SI unit of pressure defined as the force exerted by one ton-force acting uniformly over an area of one square foot. It is an imperial unit derived from the ton-force, which is the gravitational force exerted by a mass of one ton at Earth's surface, equivalent to 2,000 pounds-force. This unit is commonly used in engineering and construction to express the pressure exerted on surfaces, especially in contexts involving heavy loads, such as in civil engineering and structural design.
Current Use
The ton force per square foot is widely used in engineering disciplines, particularly in structural and civil engineering. It is critical for assessing the pressure exerted by heavy machinery and materials on surfaces, ensuring that structures can withstand specified loads without failure. This unit is often found in design specifications and safety regulations to define load limits.
Fun Fact
The ton force per square foot is roughly equivalent to 2,000 pounds per square foot.
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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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Ton Force per Square Foot
pressure • Non-SI
Definition
The ton force per square foot (tf/ft²) is a non-SI unit of pressure defined as the force exerted by one ton-force acting uniformly over an area of one square foot. It is an imperial unit derived from the ton-force, which is the gravitational force exerted by a mass of one ton at Earth's surface, equivalent to 2,000 pounds-force. This unit is commonly used in engineering and construction to express the pressure exerted on surfaces, especially in contexts involving heavy loads, such as in civil engineering and structural design.
History & Origin
The ton force per square foot has its roots in the traditional imperial measurement system, which has been in use for centuries. The ton, originally defined based on the weight of a specific volume of wine or other bulk material, was formalized in various contexts, leading to the ton-force as a measure of weight under the influence of gravity. The square foot as a unit of area has similarly evolved from practical applications in land measurement and construction.
Etymology: The term 'ton' is derived from the Latin word 'tonnus', which refers to a large cask or container, while 'foot' comes from the Old English 'fōt', denoting the length of a human foot.
Current Use
The ton force per square foot is widely used in engineering disciplines, particularly in structural and civil engineering. It is critical for assessing the pressure exerted by heavy machinery and materials on surfaces, ensuring that structures can withstand specified loads without failure. This unit is often found in design specifications and safety regulations to define load limits.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The ton force per square foot is roughly equivalent to 2,000 pounds per square foot.
- •In some engineering contexts, this unit is informally referred to as 'pounds per square foot' when discussing heavy loads.
- •The ton force per square foot is often used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems to determine load capacities.
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