Bar to KilopascalConverter
Instantly convert Bar (bar) to Kilopascal (kPa). Free, accurate, and easy to use.
How to Convert Bar to Kilopascal
To convert Bar (bar) to Kilopascal (kPa), multiply your value by 100.
Example: 5 bar × 100 = 500 kPa
What is a Bar?
The bar equals exactly 100,000 Pascals (100 kPa), very close to standard atmospheric pressure (1.01325 bar). It is widely used in meteorology, pneumatics, hydraulics, and as the reference unit on European tire-pressure gauges. The word 'bar' comes from the Greek 'baros,' meaning weight. Deep-sea pressure increases by roughly 1 bar for every 10 meters of seawater depth.
What is a Kilopascal?
The kilopascal equals 1,000 Pascals and is the practical unit for meteorological air pressure readings, tire inflation, and blood pressure in many metric countries. Standard atmospheric pressure is 101.325 kPa. Passenger car tire inflation typically ranges from 220 to 250 kPa (about 32–36 psi). Blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg equals approximately 16.0/10.7 kPa.
Bar to Kilopascal Conversion Table
| Bar (bar) | Kilopascal (kPa) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 bar | 0.1 kPa |
| 0.01 bar | 1 kPa |
| 0.1 bar | 10 kPa |
| 0.5 bar | 50 kPa |
| 1 bar | 100 kPa |
| 2 bar | 200 kPa |
| 5 bar | 500 kPa |
| 10 bar | 1000 kPa |
| 20 bar | 2000 kPa |
| 50 bar | 5000 kPa |
| 100 bar | 10000 kPa |
| 200 bar | 20000 kPa |
| 500 bar | 50000 kPa |
| 1000 bar | 100000 kPa |
| 5000 bar | 500000 kPa |
| 10000 bar | 1000000 kPa |
| 50000 bar | 5000000 kPa |
| 100000 bar | 10000000 kPa |
| 1000000 bar | 100000000 kPa |
| 1000000000 bar | 1.0000e+11 kPa |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Bar to Kilopascal?
Multiply the Bar value by 100. Formula: kPa = bar × 100. Example: 10 bar = 1000 kPa.
How many Kilopascal are in one Bar?
One Bar (bar) equals 100 Kilopascal (kPa).
How many Bar are in one Kilopascal?
One Kilopascal (kPa) equals 0.01 Bar (bar).
What is the exact conversion factor from Bar to Kilopascal?
The conversion factor is 100. Multiply any bar value by this number to get kPa. For the reverse, multiply by 0.01.
How do I convert Kilopascal back to Bar?
Divide by 100, or equivalently multiply by 0.01. Formula: bar = kPa ÷ 100.
Is the Bar-to-Kilopascal conversion internationally standardized?
Yes. Both units are defined by international standards (SI or the international yard/pound agreement), so the conversion factor 100 is exact and universally agreed upon.