Convert Bar to Kilopascals
bar to kPa · pressure conversion
What are bar and kilopascals?
A bar is 100,000 pascals, roughly equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level. A kilopascal is 1,000 pascals, commonly used for tire and weather pressure. For reference: car tires run around 32 psi (220 kPa), and sea-level air pressure is about 101 kPa.
How to convert bar to kilopascals
1 bar = 100 kPa. To convert, multiply the number of bar by 100. For example, 5 bar = 500 kPa, and 20 bar = 2,000 kPa. To go the other way, multiply kilopascals by 0.01 (since 1 kPa = 0.01 bar).
Bar to Kilopascals conversion table
| Bar (bar) | Kilopascals (kPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
| 1,000 | 100,000 |
FAQ
What is 1 bar in kPa?
1 bar = 100 kPa. To convert any amount, multiply the number of bar by 100.
How do I convert kilopascals back to bar?
Go the other way: 1 kPa = 0.01 bar, so multiply kilopascals by 0.01 to get bar.
Is a bar bigger than a kilopascal?
Yes — 1 bar is the larger unit, equal to 100 kPa.
Are these pressure conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.