Convert bar to kilonewton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert bar [bar] to kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2], or Convert kilonewton/square meter to bar.
1 bar = 100 kN/m^2. To convert bar to kilonewton/square meter, multiply the value by 100; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kN/m^2 = 0.01 bar). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 bar = 100 kN/m^2
- 1 kN/m^2 = 0.01 bar
- 10 bar = 1000 kN/m^2
- 100 bar = 10000 kN/m^2
How to Convert Bar to Kilonewton/square Meter
1 bar = 100 kN/m^2
Example: convert 15 bar to kN/m^2:
15 bar = 15 × 100 kN/m^2 = 1500 kN/m^2
Bar to Kilonewton/square Meter Conversion Table
| bar | kilonewton/square meter |
|---|---|
| 1 bar | 100 kN/m^2 |
| 2 bar | 200 kN/m^2 |
| 3 bar | 300 kN/m^2 |
| 5 bar | 500 kN/m^2 |
| 10 bar | 1000 kN/m^2 |
| 20 bar | 2000 kN/m^2 |
| 50 bar | 5000 kN/m^2 |
| 100 bar | 10000 kN/m^2 |
| 500 bar | 50000 kN/m^2 |
| 1000 bar | 100000 kN/m^2 |
Bar
The bar is a unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, roughly the atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The bar was introduced in 1909 by the British engineering community as a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in meteorology and engineering contexts.
Current Use
The bar is widely used in meteorology, engineering, and industrial applications to measure pressure, although the pascal is the SI base unit. It is also common in tire pressure measurements and other pressure-related fields.
Kilonewton/square Meter
A kilonewton per square meter (kN/m^2) is a unit of pressure equivalent to one kilonewton of force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The kilonewton per square meter is derived from the SI units of force (newton) and area (square meter). It has been used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields like civil and mechanical engineering, since the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, kN/m^2 is commonly used in engineering to specify stress, pressure, and load measurements, often interchangeably with the Pascal (Pa), where 1 kN/m^2 equals 1,000 Pa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 bar in kilonewton/square meter?
1 bar (bar) = 100 kilonewton/square meter (kN/m^2).
How do you convert bar to kilonewton/square meter?
Multiply the bar value by 100. For example, 25 bar × 100 = 2500 kN/m^2.
What is 10 bar in kilonewton/square meter?
10 bar = 1000 kN/m^2.
Which unit is larger, the bar or the kilonewton/square meter?
The bar is the larger unit: 1 bar = 100 kN/m^2.