Bars to Kilopascals converter

To convert bars to kilopascals, enter the value in the first field. The result in kilopascals is calculated automatically using the exact conversion factor.

1 bar = 100 kPa
1 kPa = 0.01 bar

Formula: kPa = bar × 100
bar = kPa × 0.01

Definitions: 1 bar = 100000 Pa; 1 kPa = 1000 Pa

The bar equals exactly 100,000 pascals, which is very close to atmospheric pressure at sea level. It is used for tire and gas pressure in Europe, for scuba tanks (water adds about one bar per 10 meters of depth), and in hydraulics and boilers.

The kilopascal (kPa) is 1,000 pascals. It is used for tire pressure in many countries, for weather reports in Canada, and for the pressure ratings of gas cylinders, pipes and containers.

See the conversion table with commonly used values, handy for quick reference or study.