1.2 Bar to Psi

1.2 bar ≈ 17.405 psi

Calculation: psi = 1.2 bar × 14.5038 ≈ 17.405 psi

Bar to Psi Converter

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How much pressure is 1.2 bar?

17.4 psi (120 kPa) is comparable to the pressure inside an inflated balloon or a low-pressure tire.

What does 1.2 bar look like?

Illustration of an inflated balloon
17.4 psi (120 kPa) is comparable to the pressure inside an inflated balloon or a low-pressure tire.

How to Convert Bar to Psi

1 bar = 14.5038 psi

Psi = Bar × 14.5038

Example: 1 15 bar × 14.5038 = 17.405 psi

Reverse Conversion

To convert psi back to bar:

  • Remember, 1 psi equals 0.0689476 bar.
  • To convert 17.405 psi to bar, multiply 17.405 x 0.0689476, resulting in 1 15 bar.

1 15 bar is also equal to:

About these units

Bar: Metric pressure unit equal to exactly 100,000 pascals.

Psi: Imperial/US customary pressure unit equal to one pound-force per square inch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1.2 bar in psi?

1.2 bar equals 17.405 psi. This is calculated by multiplying 1.2 by the conversion factor 14.5038.

What does 1.2 bar look like in psi?

1.2 bar (17.405 psi) is low-pressure applications — car tires are typically 2.0-2.5 bar.

How do you calculate 1.2 bar to psi?

Multiply 1.2 by the conversion factor 14.5038. The calculation is 1.2 × 14.5038 = 17.405 psi. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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For general conversions between bar and psi, see the bar to psi converter.

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Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-4 1 atm = 101 325 Pa by definition (BIPM). Last reviewed: March 2026
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