Bar to PSI Converter (bar to psi)
1 bar = 14.5038 psi. One psi (pound-force per square inch) is 0.0689476 bar, so 1 bar is about 14.5 psi.
Result
2.2 bar = 31.90829 psi
How to convert bar to psi
One psi (pound-force per square inch) is 0.0689476 bar, so 1 bar is about 14.5 psi. Tyre pressure in the US is in psi while Europe uses bar, and pressure washers and compressors use both.
Formula
psi = bar × 14.5038
Worked example
2.2 bar × 14.5038 = 31.9083 psi
Bar to PSI quick-reference table
| Bar (bar) | PSI (psi) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 bar | 7.25188 psi |
| 1 bar | 14.5038 psi |
| 2 bar | 29.0075 psi |
| 2.5 bar | 36.2594 psi |
| 3 bar | 43.5113 psi |
| 7 bar | 101.526 psi |
Real-life examples
A 2.5 bar tyre is 36.3 psi, and a 7 bar air line is about 101.5 psi.
Frequently asked questions
How many psi are in 1 bar?
One bar is 14.5038 psi.
What tyre pressure is 2.2 bar?
2.2 bar is 31.9 psi, a typical passenger car tyre pressure.
What is 1 bar in psi?
1 bar = 14.5038 psi (bar to psi).
What is the formula to convert bar to psi?
psi = bar × 14.5038. For example, 2.2 bar × 14.5038 = 31.9083 psi.
How do I convert psi back to bar?
Use the reverse converter: 1 psi = 0.0689476 bar. Check: 31.9083 psi converts back to 2.2 bar.
Reverse conversion
Need the other direction? PSI to Bar converter (psi to bar): 1 psi = 0.0689476 bar.
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