Barometers measure the amount of atmospheric pressure that is currently being placed upon the earth at any one time due to the downward force of gravity.
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Barometers measure atmospheric pressure. Common units in this instance are inches of mercury (in Hg) or millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Pressure at sea level is 760 mm Hg or about 30 in Hg.