Bars to Pounds per Square Inch Converter
Convert bars to pounds per square inch instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 bar = 14.503774 pounds per square inch.
1 bar = 14.503774 pounds per square inch
How to convert bars to pounds per square inch
pounds per square inch = bars × 14.50377377
To convert bars to pounds per square inch, multiply the value by 14.50377377. To go back from pounds per square inch to bars, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.0689475729).
Worked examples
- 1.5 bar: 1.5 × 14.50377377 = 21.755661 psi
- 2 bar: 2 × 14.50377377 = 29.007548 psi
- 2.2 bar: 2.2 × 14.50377377 = 31.908302 psi
Multiply bar by 14.5. A tire at 2.2 bar is about 32 psi.
Bars to Pounds per Square Inch conversion table
Bars to Pounds per Square Inch
| bar | psi |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 7.2518869 |
| 1 | 14.503774 |
| 1.5 | 21.755661 |
| 2 | 29.007548 |
| 2.2 | 31.908302 |
| 2.5 | 36.259434 |
| 3 | 43.511321 |
| 5 | 72.518869 |
| 10 | 145.03774 |
| 200 | 2,900.7548 |
Pounds per Square Inch to Bars
| psi | bar |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.034473786 |
| 1 | 0.068947573 |
| 1.5 | 0.10342136 |
| 2 | 0.13789515 |
| 2.2 | 0.15168466 |
| 2.5 | 0.17236893 |
| 3 | 0.20684272 |
| 5 | 0.34473786 |
| 10 | 0.68947573 |
| 200 | 13.789515 |
Pressure equivalents
See how one bar and one pound per square inch compare with every other pressure unit on the site.
1 bar equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| pascals (Pa) | 100,000 |
| kilopascals (kPa) | 100 |
| pounds per square inch (psi) | 14.50377 |
| standard atmospheres (atm) | 0.9869233 |
| millimeters of mercury (mmHg) | 750.0616 |
1 pound per square inch equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| pascals (Pa) | 6,894.757 |
| kilopascals (kPa) | 6.894757 |
| bars (bar) | 0.06894757 |
| standard atmospheres (atm) | 0.06804596 |
| millimeters of mercury (mmHg) | 51.71493 |
When you need to convert bars to pounds per square inch
Tire pressures in Europe, gauges on pressure washers and diving tank ratings are given in bar. American pumps, gauges and manuals use psi. Using the wrong unit can leave a tire under-inflated or exceed an equipment limit, so the conversion should be exact.
About the units
Bar (bar)
A bar is exactly 100,000 pascals, close to atmospheric pressure at sea level. It is used for tires, diving and industrial gauges.
Pound per square inch (psi)
Psi is the pressure from one pound-force on one square inch, about 6,894.76 pascals. It is the standard for tires and air tools in the US.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert bars to pounds per square inch?
Multiply the number of bars by 14.50377377. For example, 10 bars × 14.50377377 = 145.0377377 pounds per square inch.
How many pounds per square inch are in one bar?
There are 14.50377377 pounds per square inch in one bar.
How many bars are in one pound per square inch?
There are 0.0689475729 bars in one pound per square inch.
How many psi is 2.5 bar, and what is a normal tire pressure?
2.5 bar is 36.26 psi. Most passenger cars use 2.0 to 2.5 bar (29 to 36 psi), but always follow the figure on the door-jamb placard.
Can I convert other pressure units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any pressure unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.