What is the bar unit used for?

The bar is used to measure pressure in meteorology, engineering, industrial equipment, automotive tires, and scuba tanks.

What does kilogram-force per square millimeter measure?

It measures pressure or stress commonly used for tensile strength, contact stresses in mechanical components, and materials testing.

Is kilogram-force per square millimeter an SI unit?

No, it is a non-SI gravitational unit used primarily in materials science and older technical documentation.

How to Convert from Bar to Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter?

Convert pressure values from bar to kilogram-force per square millimeter using this easy-to-use online unit converter designed for engineers and materials scientists.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts pressure measurements from bar, a commonly used unit in meteorology and industry, to kilogram-force per square millimeter, a unit often used in materials testing and mechanical stress analysis.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in bar in the input field
Select 'bar' as the input unit and 'kilogram-force/sq. millimeter' as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent pressure in kilogram-force/sq. millimeter
View and use the converted value for your engineering or materials analysis needs

Key Features

Converts pressure units between bar and kilogram-force/sq. millimeter
Supports applications in engineering, metallurgy, and automotive industries
Simple formula-based conversion with a fixed rate
Browser-based tool with easy input and output options

Examples

5 bar converts to approximately 0.0509858105 kilogram-force per square millimeter
0.2 bar converts to approximately 0.00203943242 kilogram-force per square millimeter

Common Use Cases

Translating pressure data from meteorological or industrial contexts to materials testing units
Reporting tensile or yield strength of metals and alloys
Specifying contact and bearing stresses in mechanical component design
Interpreting older datasheets that use gravitational metric units

Tips & Best Practices

Verify unit selections before conversion to ensure accurate results
Use the tool primarily for engineering and materials science contexts
Remember that kilogram-force/sq. millimeter is a non-SI unit and may require conversion for compliance
Consider verifying gravitational assumptions if used in scientific precision work

Limitations

Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter is a gravitational, non-SI unit and may not suit all precision applications
Conversion assumes standard gravity, which can cause variances in different locations
Bar is not an SI base unit, so additional conversions could be needed for SI compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the bar unit used for?: The bar is used to measure pressure in meteorology, engineering, industrial equipment, automotive tires, and scuba tanks.
What does kilogram-force per square millimeter measure?: It measures pressure or stress commonly used for tensile strength, contact stresses in mechanical components, and materials testing.
Is kilogram-force per square millimeter an SI unit?: No, it is a non-SI gravitational unit used primarily in materials science and older technical documentation.

Key Terminology

Bar: A pressure unit equal to 100,000 pascals, widely used in industry and meteorology but not an SI base unit.
Kilogram-force per square millimeter: A non-SI gravitational unit of pressure equal to one kilogram-force acting on one square millimeter, common in materials testing.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to convert values from one unit to another; here, 1 bar equals 0.0101971621 kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the conversion factor from bar to kilogram-force per square millimeter?

0.0101971621

0.101972621

1.0101971621

Which unit is typically used in materials testing and mechanical stress analysis?

Bar

Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter

Pascal

Why might additional conversions be needed when using the bar unit?

Because it is not an SI base unit

Because it is only used in scientific contexts

Because it measures temperature

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