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0.580151 psi

rate:1 mbar = 0.01450377 psi

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40 mbar
Unit Symbol Value
Metric
PascalsPa4,000
KilopascalskPa4
MegapascalsMPa0.004
HectopascalshPa40
Barsbar0.04
Millibarsmbar40
Kilogram force/cm²kgf/cm²0.040789
Dynes/cm²dyn/cm²40,000
Meteorological / Liquid column
Atmospheresatm0.039477
Millimeters of mercurymmHg30.002467
Inches of mercuryinHg1.181199
Millimeters of watermmH₂O407.886485
Inches of waterinH₂O16.058523
Imperial / US
Pounds force/in²psi0.580151
Kilopounds force/in²ksi0.00058
Pounds force/ft²psf83.541737

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Pressure conversion is an important reference in mechanical engineering, meteorology, and medicine. When inflating car tires, gauges often show psi or bar; in repair shops, mechanics might use kg/cm² or kPa. Weather forecasts use hectopascals (hPa).

History & Background

In the 17th century, Torricelli conducted his famous mercury column experiment and invented the barometer. In the 19th century, the Industrial Revolution and steam engines created a need to measure steam pressure, leading to the "standard atmosphere (atm)."

Conversion Details

Pressure conversion is based on the pascal (Pa).

Common conversions: 1 atm = 101.325 kPa = 760 mmHg, 1 bar = 100 kPa ≈ 14.504 psi.