Convert Bar to Pound per Square Inch
Use this free converter to change bars (bar) into pounds per square inch (psi). Bar and pound per square inch both measure pressure. As a quick reference, 1 bar equals 14.503774 psi, and 1 psi equals 0.068947573 bar.
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Pound per Square Inch (psi)
14.503774
1 bar = 14.503774 psi
Pressure conversion table
| Bar | Pound per Square Inch |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.14503774 |
| 0.1 | 1.4503774 |
| 0.5 | 7.2518869 |
| 1 | 14.503774 |
| 2 | 29.007548 |
| 3 | 43.511321 |
| 5 | 72.518869 |
| 10 | 145.03774 |
| 20 | 290.07548 |
| 25 | 362.59434 |
| 50 | 725.18869 |
| 100 | 1450.3774 |
| 1,000 | 14503.774 |
How to convert Bar to Pound per Square Inch
Multiply the bar value by 14.503774 to get pounds per square inch.
- Enter the number of bars you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in pounds per square inch.
- Worked example: 15 bar × 14.503774 = 217.55661 psi.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (pound per square inch to bar).
About these units
Bar (bar)
- Definition
- A bar is a metric pressure unit equal to 100,000 pascals, close to average sea-level atmospheric pressure.
- History
- It was introduced by meteorologist Vilhelm Bjerknes in the early 20th century.
- Current use
- Bars are used in meteorology, diving, and industry to express pressure.
Pound per Square Inch (psi)
- Definition
- Pounds per square inch (psi) is an imperial pressure unit, the force of one pound over one square inch.
- History
- It developed with the imperial system and steam-engine engineering.
- Current use
- Psi is the common pressure unit for tyres and compressed gas in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds per square inch are in a bar?
There are 14.503774 psi in 1 bar. To convert, multiply the number of bars by 14.503774.
How do I convert bars to pounds per square inch?
Multiply the bar value by 14.503774 to get pounds per square inch. For example, 10 bar = 145.03774 psi.
Is this bar-to-pound per square inch converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Bar to other pressure units
| Unit | 1 Bar equals |
|---|---|
| Pascal (Pa) | 100000 Pa |
| Kilopascal (kPa) | 100 kPa |
| Pound per Square Inch (psi) | 14.503774 psi |
| Atmosphere (atm) | 0.98692327 atm |
| Torr (Torr) | 750.06169 Torr |
| Millibar (mbar) | 1000 mbar |