What is inch of mercury?

Inch of mercury (inHg) is a pressure unit representing the pressure exerted by a one-inch column of mercury. It is used in aviation altimetry, barometric pressure readings, and vacuum measurements in the United States.

What is bar?

A bar is a pressure unit approximately equal to standard atmospheric pressure, or 100,000 pascals. It is widely used in meteorology, hydraulics, diving equipment, and industrial pressure gauges.

Worked examples

1 inch of mercury = 0.03386389 bar

1 bar = 100,000 pascal

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