How to Convert Bars to Pascals

Bars and Pascals are both units of pressure, but they have several key differences. The bar is a close approximation of atmospheric pressure, and although it is not a standard unit of international measurement, it is quite popular around the world. The Pascal, which is an SI unit, is actually a measurement of newtons per square meter. One bar is equal to 100,000 Pascals, making the conversion process very simple.

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Instructions

    • 1

      Read the number of bars to be converted on a barometer. Make sure your units are correct -- barometers can be marked in either bars or Pascals, and starting with the incorrect units will prevent you from making a proper calculation.

    • 2

      Multiply the number of bars by 100,000. The product of the multiplication is your final number of Pascals. For example, 6.5 bars equals 650,000 Pascals.

    • 3

      Divide the number of Pascals by 1,000 to reduce your answer to a more manageable number. The number of Pascals is likely to be quite large, so converting from Pascals to kilo-Pascals will simplify your answer.

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