Fluidlexikon

Bar

Unit for pressure:

1 bar = 105 N/m2

The unit "bar" is frequently used in modern fluid technology, as that way the traditional numerical values can still be used for pressures. In SI units the unit "pascal" is recommended for pressures:

1Pa = 1 N/m2

A simple conversion yields:

10 bar = 1x106 Pa = MPa.