Enter the force applied to the barrel and the area of the barrel’s end to determine the pressure inside the barrel. This calculator helps in understanding the pressure exerted by a fluid or gas within a barrel.

Barrel Pressure Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the pressure inside a barrel.

P = F / A

Variables:

  • P is the pressure inside the barrel (pascals)
  • F is the force applied to the barrel (newtons)
  • A is the area of the barrel’s end (square meters)

To calculate the pressure inside a barrel, divide the force applied to the barrel by the area of the barrel’s end.

What is Barrel Pressure?

Barrel pressure is the force per unit area exerted by a fluid or gas within a barrel. It is an important parameter in various fields such as fluid dynamics, engineering, and physics. The pressure can affect the structural integrity of the barrel and is crucial for safety and functionality in applications involving pressurized containers.

How to Calculate Barrel Pressure?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Barrel Pressure.


  1. First, determine the force applied to the barrel (F) in newtons.
  2. Next, determine the area of the barrel’s end (A) in square meters.
  3. Next, gather the formula from above = P = F / A.
  4. Finally, calculate the Barrel Pressure (P) in pascals.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Force applied to the barrel (F) = 500 newtons

Area of the barrel’s end (A) = 0.05 square meters