Convert bar to MPa
Bar to megapascals. Enter a value to convert, or use the bar to MPa chart further down the page.
1 bar equals 0.1 megapascals. Going the other way, 1 megapascal = 10 bar.
How to convert bar to MPa
To convert bar to megapascals, multiply the bar value by 0.1. You can also divide by 10 to get the same answer.
MPa = bar × 0.1
Worked example
Convert 15 bar to megapascals:
15 bar = 1.5 MPa
bar to MPa conversion chart
Use this bar to MPa table for quick reference without typing anything.
| bar (bar) | megapascals (MPa) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 bar | 0.001 MPa |
| 0.1 bar | 0.01 MPa |
| 1 bar | 0.1 MPa |
| 2 bar | 0.2 MPa |
| 3 bar | 0.3 MPa |
| 5 bar | 0.5 MPa |
| 10 bar | 1 MPa |
| 20 bar | 2 MPa |
| 50 bar | 5 MPa |
| 100 bar | 10 MPa |
| 1,000 bar | 100 MPa |
What is a bar?
One bar is exactly 100,000 pascals, very close to average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
What is a megapascal?
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 1000000 pascals.
Frequently asked questions
How many MPa are in a bar?
1 bar equals 0.1 MPa. Going the other way, 1 MPa is 10 bar.
How do you convert bar to MPa?
To convert bar to megapascals, multiply the bar value by 0.1. You can also divide by 10 to get the same answer.
What is 10 bar in MPa?
10 bar equals 1 MPa. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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