Bar (unit)
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Bar (unit)
The Bar is a metric unit of pressure, but not part of the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as exactly equal to 100,000 Pascals, which is slightly less than the current average atmospheric pressure on Earth at sea level.
Pronunciation
The word "Bar" is pronounced as /bɑːr/.
Etymology
The term "Bar" comes from the Greek word "βαρύς" (barus), meaning heavy.
Related Terms
- Pascal: The SI unit of pressure, equal to one newton per square meter.
- Atmosphere: A unit of pressure defined as 101,325 Pa.
- Pressure: The force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area.
- Metric system: An international decimal system of weights and measures.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bar (unit)
- Wikipedia's article - Bar (unit)
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