Bar to Kilopascals
Convert bar (bar) to kilopascals (kPa) instantly — with formula and reference table.
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Quick answer: 1 bar = 100 kPa. To convert bar to kilopascals, multiply by bar × 100.
Converting bar to kilopascals
This converter changes a value in bar (bar) into kilopascals (kPa). One bar equals 100 kPa. One bar equals exactly 100 kilopascals. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — enter a value and the result updates instantly, in either direction.
Formula
kPa = bar × 100
Example
Convert 10 bar to kPa: 10 × 100 = 1000 kPa.
Bar to Kilopascals conversion table
| Bar (bar) | Kilopascals (kPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 bar | 100 kPa |
| 2 bar | 200 kPa |
| 3 bar | 300 kPa |
| 5 bar | 500 kPa |
| 10 bar | 1000 kPa |
| 20 bar | 2000 kPa |
| 25 bar | 2500 kPa |
| 50 bar | 5000 kPa |
| 100 bar | 10000 kPa |
How to use this converter
- Enter a value in the bar (bar) field.
- Read the converted value in kilopascals (kPa) below.
- Type into the kPa field instead to convert in reverse, or use the swap button.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilopascals are in a bar?
1 bar equals 100 kilopascals.
How do I convert 2.5 bar to kPa?
2.5 times 100 = 250 kPa.
Is a bar close to atmospheric pressure?
Yes. 1 bar (100 kPa) is very close to 1 atmosphere (101.3 kPa).