Calculations
Atmospheric pressure given altitude
Atmospheric pressure

Input data

Altitude

Output data

Atmospheric pressure

Description

Given the altitude, calculate the atmospheric pressure.

 

Validity range: Only valid for altitudes lower than 11 km above sea level.

Atmospheric pressure versus altitude

References

  • U.S. Standard Atmosphere, 1976, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1976.