Pound/sq foot to Bar Converter
Convert Pound/sq foot (psf) to Bar (bar) instantly. 1 psf = 0.000479 bar.
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1 psf = 0.000479 bar
Formula:
bar = psf × 0.0004788026With your value: 1 psf = 0.0004788 bar
Other Pound/sq foot to Bar conversions
Pound/sq foot to Bar Conversion Table
| Pound/sq foot (psf) | Bar (bar) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.000239 |
| 1 | 0.000479 |
| 2 | 0.000958 |
| 5 | 0.002394 |
| 10 | 0.004788 |
| 15 | 0.007182 |
| 20 | 0.009576 |
| 25 | 0.01197 |
| 50 | 0.02394 |
| 100 | 0.04788 |
| 250 | 0.119701 |
| 500 | 0.239401 |
| 1000 | 0.478803 |
Bar to Pound/sq foot Conversion Table
| Bar (bar) | Pound/sq foot (psf) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1,044.271712 |
| 1 | 2,088.543423 |
| 2 | 4,177.086847 |
| 5 | 10,442.717117 |
| 10 | 20,885.434233 |
| 15 | 31,328.15135 |
| 20 | 41,770.868466 |
| 25 | 52,213.585583 |
| 50 | 104,427.171166 |
| 100 | 208,854.342332 |
| 250 | 522,135.855829 |
| 500 | 1,044,271.711658 |
| 1000 | 2,088,543.423315 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Pound/sq foot (psf)
Pressure
Derived from the pascal (1 Pa = 1 N/m²). The standard atmosphere is exactly 101 325 Pa.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Bar (bar)
Pressure
1 bar = 100 000 Pa exactly.
Source: Units accepted for use with the SI, SI Brochure Table 8
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Pound/sq foot to Bar
To convert from Pound/sq foot (psf) to Bar (bar), multiply the value by 0.0004788026.
Formula: bar = psf × 0.0004788026
Reverse: psf = bar × 2,088.543423315
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Pound/sq foot. For example: 5 psf
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.0004788026
- The result is: 0.002394 bar
About Pound/sq foot
The pound/sq foot (psf) is a unit of pressure and stress. One pound/sq foot equals 47.88025898 pascals. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other pressure unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: pressure calculations, engineering and science, education.
About Bar
The bar is a metric unit of pressure equal to 100,000 Pascals, roughly equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level.
Common uses: tire pressure, industrial, meteorology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bar are in 1 Pound/sq foot?
There are exactly 0.0004788026 Bar in 1 Pound/sq foot. This means the conversion factor from Pound/sq foot to Bar is 0.0004788026.
What is the formula to convert Pound/sq foot to Bar?
The formula to convert Pound/sq foot to Bar is: bar = psf × 0.0004788026. For example, to convert 10 Pound/sq foot to Bar, you would multiply 10 by 0.0004788026.
What is a Pound/sq foot?
The pound/sq foot (psf) is a unit of pressure and stress. One pound/sq foot equals 47.88025898 pascals. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other pressure unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What is a Bar?
The bar is a metric unit of pressure equal to 100,000 Pascals, roughly equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level.
What are the common uses of Pound/sq foot?
The Pound/sq foot is commonly used in pressure calculations, engineering and science, education.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Pound/sq foot to Bar converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/psf-to-bar