Bar to Kilopascal Converter

1 bar = 100 kPa

1 bar = 100 kPa

Bar to Kilopascal Table

Bar (bar)Kilopascal (kPa)
0.011
0.110
1100
2200
5500
101,000
202,000
505,000
10010,000
50050,000
1000100,000

How to Convert Bar to Kilopascal

To convert Bar (bar) to Kilopascal (kPa), use the formula: 1 bar = 100 kPa.

For example, to convert 5 bar to kPa: 5 bar = 500 kPa. Similarly, 10 bar = 1,000 kPa, 25 bar = 2,500 kPa, and 100 bar = 10,000 kPa.

To convert in the other direction, 1 kPa = 0.01 bar. Simply enter your value in either field above for instant bi-directional conversion.

What is a Bar?

A bar is approximately equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level (1.01325 bar = 1 atm). Bars are used for tire pressure in Europe and for industrial pressure gauges.

What is a Kilopascal?

A kilopascal (kPa) equals 1,000 pascals. Kilopascals are used for tire pressure in most countries and in weather reports.

Common Bar to Kilopascal Conversions

Here are some frequently looked-up conversions between Bar and Kilopascal:

  • 1 bar = 100 kPa
  • 5 bar = 500 kPa
  • 10 bar = 1,000 kPa
  • 25 bar = 2,500 kPa
  • 100 bar = 10,000 kPa

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