UnitConBar to Kilopascals Converter
Convert bar to kilopascals for pressure gauges, weather data, and engineering specifications. Both are metric pressure units with a simple factor-of-100 relationship.
Formula
Multiply bar by 100 to get kilopascals. To reverse, divide kilopascals by 100 to get bar.
Quick reference
| Bar (bar) | Kilopascal (kPa) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 10 |
| 0.5 | 50 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 1.5 | 150 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 2.5 | 250 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
About these units
Bar
The bar (100,000 Pa = 100 kPa) was introduced for practical engineering use where the pascal alone produces unwieldy numbers. Pressure gauges in metric countries often use bar for high pressures and kPa for lower ranges.
Kilopascal
The kilopascal (1000 Pa) is the practical SI pressure unit for everyday ranges — tire pressure, weather, and medical applications. Standard atmospheric pressure is 101.325 kPa.