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What is standard atmospheric pressure?

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Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is defined as 101.325 kilopascals (kPa) or 1,013.25 millibars (mbar). This is often rounded to 101.3 kPa or 1,013 mbar for practical purposes. In inches of mercury (inHg), standard atmospheric pressure is approximately 29.92 inHg. These values represent the average atmospheric pressure at sea level under normal weather conditions. However, it's important to note that atmospheric pressure can vary with changes in weather and elevation.