Convert kPa to bar
Kilopascals to bar. Enter a value to convert, or use the kPa to bar chart further down the page.
1 kilopascal equals 0.01 bar. Going the other way, 1 bar = 100 kilopascals.
How to convert kPa to bar
To convert kilopascals to bar, multiply the kilopascal value by 0.01. You can also divide by 100 to get the same answer.
bar = kPa × 0.01
Worked example
Convert 15 kPa to bar:
15 kPa = 0.15 bar
kPa to bar conversion chart
Use this kPa to bar table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilopascals (kPa) | bar (bar) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kPa | 0.0001 bar |
| 0.1 kPa | 0.001 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 |
| 1,000 kPa | 10 bar |
What is a kilopascal?
A kilopascal is 1,000 pascals. It is the metric unit on tyre placards and in engineering specifications; standard atmospheric pressure is 101.325 kPa.
What is a bar?
One bar is exactly 100,000 pascals, very close to average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
Frequently asked questions
How many bar are in a kilopascal?
1 kPa equals 0.01 bar. Going the other way, 1 bar is 100 kPa.
How do you convert kPa to bar?
To convert kilopascals to bar, multiply the kilopascal value by 0.01. You can also divide by 100 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kPa in bar?
10 kPa equals 0.1 bar. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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