Convert bar to kilopascal
Please provide values below to convert bar [bar] to kilopascal [kPa], or Convert kilopascal to bar.
1 bar = 100 kPa. To convert bar to kilopascal, multiply the value by 100; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kPa = 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 kPa
- 1 kPa = 0.01 bar
- 10 bar = 1000 kPa
- 100 bar = 10000 kPa
How to Convert Bar to Kilopascal
1 bar = 100 kPa
Example: convert 15 bar to kPa:
15 bar = 15 × 100 kPa = 1500 kPa
Bar to Kilopascal Conversion Table
| bar | kilopascal |
|---|---|
| 1 bar | 100 kPa |
| 2 bar | 200 kPa |
| 3 bar | 300 kPa |
| 5 bar | 500 kPa |
| 10 bar | 1000 kPa |
| 20 bar | 2000 kPa |
| 50 bar | 5000 kPa |
| 100 bar | 10000 kPa |
| 500 bar | 50000 kPa |
| 1000 bar | 100000 kPa |
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.
Kilopascal
The kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 pascals, where one pascal is defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The kilopascal was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, replacing larger units like the bar in many applications.
Current Use
The kilopascal is widely used today in various fields such as meteorology, engineering, and physics to measure pressure, including tire pressure, blood pressure, and atmospheric pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 bar in kilopascal?
1 bar (bar) = 100 kilopascal (kPa).
How do you convert bar to kilopascal?
Multiply the bar value by 100. For example, 25 bar × 100 = 2500 kPa.
What is 10 bar in kilopascal?
10 bar = 1000 kPa.
Which unit is larger, the bar or the kilopascal?
The bar is the larger unit: 1 bar = 100 kPa.