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Pressure measurement is the measurement of an applied force by a fluid (liquid or gas) on a surface. Pressure is typically measured in units of force per unit of surface area. Many techniques have been developed for the measurement of pressure and vacuum. Instruments used to measure and display pressure mechanically are called pressure gauges, vacuum gauges or compound gauges (vacuum & pressure).

Units of measurement

While other units exist, the unit Pascal (Pa) is the preferred unit by the International System of Units. It is equivalent to one newton of force applied over an area of one square meter.

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