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Absolute Pressure (Barometer Approximation)

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p=ρgh
(ρ)Density
(h)Height
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The Barometer Approximation of Absolute Pressure calculator computes the absolute pressure based on the density (ρ), height (h) and the acceleration due to gravity (g).

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

  • (ρ) Density of gas
  • (h) Height of the column

Absolute Pressure (Pa):  The calculator returns the pressure in millimeters of mercury.  However this can be automatically converted to compatible units via the pull-down menu.

The Absolute Pressure with Barometer Approximation equation calculates the absolute pressure on mercury barometer.

Reference

Young, Hugh and Freeman, Roger.  University Physics With Modern Physics.  Addison-Wesley, 2008. 12th Edition, (ISBN-13: 978-0321500625 ISBN-10: 0321500628 ) Pg 462, eq 14.9


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