Bar to Pound per square inch Converter
Bar Definition
A metric unit of pressure, but not part of the SI.
History/Origin
From Greek 'baros' (weight).
Current Use
Used in meteorology, oceanography, and scuba diving.
Pound per square inch Definition
Pressure from one pound-force applied to an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
Common in imperial/U.S. customary systems.
Current Use
Tire pressure and many US industrial applications.