Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure Formula

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Atmospheric pressure, also known as barometric pressure, is the pressure within the atmosphere of Earth. Check FAQs
Patm=ρ[g]hm
Patm - Atmospheric Pressure?ρ - Density?hm - Height of Mercury Column?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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7432.9308Edit=997.3Edit9.80660.76Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Patm=ρ[g]hm
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Patm=997.3kg/m³[g]0.76m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Patm=997.3kg/m³9.8066m/s²0.76m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Patm=997.39.80660.76
Next Step Evaluate
Patm=7432.9307542Pa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Patm=7432.9308Pa

Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Atmospheric Pressure
Atmospheric pressure, also known as barometric pressure, is the pressure within the atmosphere of Earth.
Symbol: Patm
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Density
Density of a material shows the denseness of that material in a specific given area. This is taken as mass per unit volume of a given object.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height of Mercury Column
Height of Mercury Column is defined as the height of the mercury column above the free surface.
Symbol: hm
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

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How to Evaluate Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure?

Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure evaluator uses Atmospheric Pressure = Density*[g]*Height of Mercury Column to evaluate the Atmospheric Pressure, The Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure formula is defined as the product of density of liquid filled in barometer, gravitational acceleration and height of mercury column above free surface. Atmospheric pressure is measured by a device called a barometer; thus, the atmospheric pressure is often referred to as the barometric pressure. The Italian Evangelista Torricelli (1608–1647) was the first to conclusively prove that the atmospheric pressure can be measured by inverting a mercury-filled tube into a mercury container that is open to the atmosphere. A frequently used pressure unit is the standard atmosphere, which is defined as the pressure produced by a column of mercury 760 mm in height at 0°C (𝜌 Hg = 13,595 kg/m3 ) under standard gravitational acceleration (g = 9.807 m/s2 ). If water instead of mercury were used to measure the standard atmospheric pressure, a water column of about 10.3 m would be needed. Atmospheric Pressure is denoted by Patm symbol.

How to evaluate Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure, enter Density (ρ) & Height of Mercury Column (hm) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure

What is the formula to find Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure?
The formula of Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure is expressed as Atmospheric Pressure = Density*[g]*Height of Mercury Column. Here is an example- 7432.931 = 997.3*[g]*0.76.
How to calculate Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure?
With Density (ρ) & Height of Mercury Column (hm) we can find Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure using the formula - Atmospheric Pressure = Density*[g]*Height of Mercury Column. This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
Can the Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure be negative?
Yes, the Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure, measured in Pressure can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure?
Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Pressure. Kilopascal[Pa], Bar[Pa], Pound Per Square Inch[Pa] are the few other units in which Barometric Pressure or Atmospheric Pressure can be measured.
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