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What is PSI?
PSI stands for pounds per square inch. It is a unit of pressure commonly used in the United States, or other countries that do not use the metric system.
What is BAR?
BAR is a unit of measurement for pressure. It is most commonly used in Europe and other areas of the world where metric system is used. One BAR is equal to 14.5 PSI.
What is KPA?
KPA stands for kilopascal. It is a unit of pressure measurement. This one is mostly used within scientific and engineering fields. However, some tyre pressure gauges also use it. A kilopascal is equal to 0.145 PSI or 0.01 BAR
What is the difference between PSI, BAR, and KPA?
PSI, BAR, and KPA are all different ways of measuring pressure. Their difference comes in the scale of their readings and the applications in which they are most commonly associated with. PSI is used for the most past in the United States of America. Whilst BAR is most commonly a measurement used in European countries. KPA is a little bit different as it is more closely associate with scientific and engineering industries.
Which is the most popular unit of pressure measurement?
The popularity of PSI, BAR, and KPA varies depending on the location and industry. In the United States, PSI is the most commonly used unit of pressure measurement. In Europe and other metric countries, BAR is more commonly used for car tyres. KPA is most commonly used in scientific and engineering applications
KPA, BAR & PSI conversion Table
Here is a full table of BAR to PSI to KPA conversions:
| PSI | BAR | KPA |
|---|---|---|
| 14.5 | 1.00 | 99.97 |
| 15 | 1.03 | 103.42 |
| 20 | 1.38 | 137.89 |
| 25 | 1.72 | 172.37 |
| 30 | 2.07 | 206.84 |
| 35 | 2.41 | 241.31 |
| 40 | 2.76 | 275.79 |
| 45 | 3.10 | 310.26 |
| 50 | 3.45 | 344.74 |
| 55 | 3.79 | 379.21 |
| 60 | 4.14 | 413.68 |
| 65 | 4.48 | 448.16 |
| 70 | 4.83 | 482.63 |