Convert kilopascal to bar
Please provide values below to convert kilopascal [kPa] to bar [bar], or Convert bar to kilopascal.
1 kPa = 0.01 bar. To convert kilopascal to bar, multiply the value by 0.01; to go the other way, divide by it (1 bar = 100 kPa). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kPa = 0.01 bar
- 1 bar = 100 kPa
- 10 kPa = 0.1 bar
- 100 kPa = 1 bar
How to Convert Kilopascal to Bar
1 kPa = 0.01 bar
Example: convert 15 kPa to bar:
15 kPa = 15 × 0.01 bar = 0.15 bar
Kilopascal to Bar Conversion Table
| kilopascal | bar |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 0.01 bar |
| 2 kPa | 0.02 bar |
| 3 kPa | 0.03 bar |
| 5 kPa | 0.05 bar |
| 10 kPa | 0.1 bar |
| 20 kPa | 0.2 bar |
| 50 kPa | 0.5 bar |
| 100 kPa | 1 bar |
| 500 kPa | 5 bar |
| 1000 kPa | 10 bar |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilopascal in bar?
1 kilopascal (kPa) = 0.01 bar (bar).
How do you convert kilopascal to bar?
Multiply the kilopascal value by 0.01. For example, 25 kPa × 0.01 = 0.25 bar.
What is 10 kilopascal in bar?
10 kPa = 0.1 bar.
Which unit is larger, the kilopascal or the bar?
The bar is the larger unit: 1 kPa equals only 0.01 bar.