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Pressure Altitude Converter

Calculate pressure altitude from altimeter settings or station pressure.

Formula reviewed: 2026-02-14 Conversion Tools

Pressure Altitude Converter computes pressure altitude for aviation and weather workflows from either altimeter-setting method or station-pressure method. It is useful for preflight planning, performance calculations, and weather interpretation where altitude referenced to standard pressure matters. The tool returns pressure altitude in feet and meters plus approximate flight level. This gives a quick operational value without manual formulas in the cockpit or briefing workflow. Use it as a planning aid and verify against your approved flight references.

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Input Pattern

Enter values in the left panel, keep units explicit, run the calculation, then copy or share the result. Invalid fields are highlighted immediately.

How to use this tool

  1. Choose mode: `Field elevation + altimeter` or `Station pressure`.
  2. Enter the required values and click `Calculate`.
  3. Use pressure altitude output (ft/m and FL) in planning/performance checks.

Pressure Altitude Converter

Result

Pressure altitude: 500 ft

Pressure altitude: 152.4 m

Approx flight level: FL5

How to interpret the result

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