How do I convert Bar to Standard atmosphere (atm)?

1 bar equals 0.986923 atm using SI-based conversion and precise factors.

What is the formula to convert Bar to Standard atmosphere (atm)?

This is a linear unit conversion using a constant factor between units.

Yes, it uses exact definitions or standardized constants (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm).

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Category: Pressure

Value From To Precision

0.986923 atm

1 bar = 0.986923 atm

High-precision rounding: 6 decimals

We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Pressure and applying exact factors where applicable.

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Pressure is force per area; meteorology and engineering use various units.

Bar

100,000 Pa (exact).

History: Introduced in early 20th c. by meteorologists.

Standard atmosphere (atm)

101,325 Pa (exact).

History: Historical reference pressure for chemistry.