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How to calculate atmospheric pressure at sea level ?

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Atmospheric pressure is calculated as the force per unit area exerted on a surface by the weight of air above that surface in the atmosphere of Earth.

Pressure at sea level is:

76 cm of mercury level or 101325 Pa.


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