| Item | Kilopascal (kPa) | Atmospheric Pressure (atm) | Livres par pouce carré (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Atmospheric Pressure (Sea Level) | 101.325 | 1 | 14.696 |
| Car Tire Pressure (Typical) | 220-250 | 2.2-2.5 | 32-36 |
| Bicycle Tire Pressure | 400-800 | 4-8 | 60-120 |
| Soccer Ball Pressure | 60-80 | 0.6-0.8 | 8.7-11.6 |
| Pressure Cooker | 70-100 | 0.7-1.0 | 10-15 |
| Diving at 10 Meters Depth | ~200 | ~2 | ~29 |
| Household Natural Gas Pipeline | 2-3 | 0.02-0.03 | 0.3-0.4 |
| Industrial Steam Boiler | 1000-2000 | 10-20 | 145-290 |
| Hydraulic System (Medium Pressure) | 7000-20000 | 70-200 | 1000-3000 |
| Waterjet Cutting Pressure | 200000-400000 | 2000-4000 | 30000-60000 |
| Blood Pressure (Normal) Systolic | ~16 | ~0.16 | ~2.3 |
| Blood Pressure (Normal) Diastolic | ~10.7 | ~0.11 | ~1.5 |
Pascal (Pa):The standard unit of pressure in the International System of Units (SI). One pascal equals the pressure exerted by a force of one newton acting on an area of one square meter. Because the pascal is a small unit, kilopascal (kPa) or megapascal (MPa) are often used in engineering.
Bar (bar):A pressure unit widely used in meteorology and engineering. One bar is approximately equal to standard atmospheric pressure. Millibar (mbar) is commonly used in weather forecasting.
Standard atmosphere (atm):Defined as the average atmospheric pressure at sea level, equal to 101,325 pascals, and often used as a standard reference pressure.
Pound-force per square inch (psi):Common pressure units used in English-speaking countries, widely applied in automotive tires, hydraulic systems, and other fields.
Torr (T) / Millimeters of mercury (mmHg):Both have equal values and are mainly used in medicine (such as blood pressure measurement) and vacuum technology. 760 Torr equals 1 standard atmosphere.
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²):A traditional Chinese engineering unit, gradually being replaced by SI units but still used in some old equipment and literature. Approximately equal to 0.968 standard atmospheres.