120 Bar to Psi

120 bar ≈ 1740.5 psi

Calculation: psi = 120 bar × 14.5038 ≈ 1740.5 psi

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How much pressure is 120 bar?

1,740 psi (12,000 kPa) is comparable to the pressure inside a paintball tank or high-pressure gas cylinder.

What does 120 bar look like?

Illustration of a high-pressure gas cylinder
1,740 psi (12,000 kPa) is comparable to the pressure inside a paintball tank or high-pressure gas cylinder.

How to Convert Bar to Psi

1 bar = 14.5038 psi

Psi = Bar × 14.5038

Example: 120 bar × 14.5038 = 1740.5 psi

Reverse Conversion

To convert psi back to bar:

  • Remember, 1 psi equals 0.0689476 bar.
  • To convert 1740.5 psi to bar, multiply 1740.5 x 0.0689476, resulting in 120 bar.

120 bar is also equal to:

  • 1.2 × 107 pascal
  • 12000 kPa
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 120 bar in psi?

120 bar equals 1740.5 psi. This is calculated by multiplying 120 by the conversion factor 14.5038.

What does 120 bar look like in psi?

120 bar (1740.5 psi) is very high pressure — industrial gas cylinders.

How do you calculate 120 bar to psi?

Multiply 120 by the conversion factor 14.5038. The calculation is 120 × 14.5038 = 1740.5 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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