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What is barometric pressure measured by?

A barometer measures atmospheric pressure to determine weather or altitude changes.


What is measured in terms of weight of air per unit surface area?

Air pressure is measured in pounds per square inch or psi.


Which is the unit of the atmosphere pressure?

Depending on the units used in your country - air pressure is measured in either Pounds per Square Inch (PSI), or - Kilo Pascals (kPa).


What things are measured in pounds per square inch?

Pressure, such as tire pressure, hydraulic pressure, or air pressure, is typically measured in pounds per square inch (psi). This unit is commonly used in the automotive, aerospace, and industrial industries to quantify force per unit area.


Are milliliters used to measure air pressure?

No, milliliters are used to measure volume, not air pressure or any other kind of pressure.A barometer is what is used to measure air pressure in your home, your office, in a weather station, etc.A pressure guage is a tool used to measure the air pressure in a car tire.


A unit by which air pressure it measured?

Air pressure is typically measured in units of either pounds per square inch (PSI) or millibars (mb). These units indicate the force exerted by the air molecules on a given area.


Is mm Hg and milileters a unit of air pressure?

Yes, mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) is a unit of air pressure commonly used in barometric pressure measurements. Milliliters (mL), on the other hand, is a unit of volume and is not used to measure air pressure.


What is the Physical quantity measured in bar?

Pressure is the physical quantity measured in bar.


Is a barometer used to measure temperature?

No, a barometer is used to measure air pressure, not temperature. Temperature is usually measured using a thermometer.


In the US what scale is used to measure air pressure?

Barometer. Air Pressure is measured in pounds per square inch. A Baromerter measure air pressure.


How do you know that air exerts pressure?

Air exerts pressure because it contains molecules that are constantly in motion and colliding with surfaces around them. These collisions create a force per unit area, which results in pressure being exerted by the air. This pressure can be measured using devices like barometers or manometers.


What is measured in inches of mercury?

Those are (somewhat outdated) pressure units.