Pressure Calculator
Calculate pressure with P = F / A. Solve for pressure, force, or area, with pressure shown in pascals, psi, and bar.
Pressure (Pa)
5,000 Pa
Pressure (psi)
0.725189 psi
Pressure (bar)
0.05 bar
Pressure: P = F / A. 1 Pa = 1 N/mΒ². 1 psi = 6,894.76 Pa, 1 bar = 100,000 Pa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pressure formula?
Pressure is force divided by area: P = F / A, where force is in newtons and area in square metres. The SI unit of pressure is the pascal (Pa), equal to one newton per square metre.
How do I calculate pressure?
Divide the force by the area it acts on. For example, 500 N spread over 0.1 mΒ² gives 500 / 0.1 = 5,000 Pa (5 kPa).
How do I convert pascals to psi or bar?
1 psi = 6,894.757 Pa and 1 bar = 100,000 Pa. So 5,000 Pa β 0.725 psi β 0.05 bar. This calculator shows all three units automatically.
How do I find force from pressure and area?
Rearrange to F = P Γ A. Multiply the pressure by the area.
How do I find area from pressure and force?
Rearrange to A = F / P. Divide the force by the pressure.