How can I measure gas pressure?

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Ellie Andrews · Accepted Answer

There are many techniques to measure gas pressure.

For example, an instrument called the manometer uses a column of liquid to measure gas pressure.

Some units that are used to measure gas pressure are: pascal, torr, bar, and psi (pounds per square inch). But the SI unit for pressure is the pascal (Pa), which is equal to one newton per square meter (N/m²).

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Serenity Allen · Answer

undefined Gas pressure can be measured using various instruments, including:

1. Manometer: Measures the pressure difference between two gas samples or between a gas sample and the atmosphere.

2. Barometer: Specifically used to measure atmospheric pressure.

3. Bourdon gauge: Commonly used to measure pressure in industrial settings, such as in pipelines or machinery.

4. Digital pressure gauge: Provides digital readouts of pressure measurements and is commonly used in modern applications.

5. Piezoelectric pressure sensor: Utilizes the piezoelectric effect to measure pressure and is often used in electronic pressure transducers.

6. U-tube manometer: Measures pressure by the height difference of liquid columns in a U-shaped tube.

Choose the appropriate instrument based on the specific requirements of the measurement and the type of gas being measured.