Weather tools

Atmospheric Pressure at Altitude Calculator

Calculates the atmospheric pressure at a given altitude based on the barometric formula.

Before you use this tool

Use this if

  • Calculates the atmospheric pressure at a given altitude based on the barometric formula.
  • You want a calculation that exposes its formula: P = P₀ * exp((-g * M * h) / (R * T)) Where: P = Pressure at altitude, P₀ = Sea level pressure, g = Gravitational acceleration, M = Molar mass of air, h = Altitude, R = Gas constant, T = Temperature at altitude
  • You already have Altitude, Sea Level Pressure values to enter.

Skip this if

  • You need an official emergency alert or life-safety instruction.
  • You need a certified professional forecast instead of a calculator estimate.
When to use or skip it

Use this if

  • Calculates the atmospheric pressure at a given altitude based on the barometric formula.
  • You want a calculation that exposes its formula: P = P₀ * exp((-g * M * h) / (R * T)) Where: P = Pressure at altitude, P₀ = Sea level pressure, g = Gravitational acceleration, M = Molar mass of air, h = Altitude, R = Gas constant, T = Temperature at altitude
  • You already have Altitude, Sea Level Pressure values to enter.

Skip this if

  • You need an official emergency alert or life-safety instruction.
  • You need a certified professional forecast instead of a calculator estimate.