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1 bar [bar] = 100 kilopascal [kPa]
1 bar [bar] = 100 kilopascal [kPa]
Example: 1 bar [bar] equals 100 kilopascal [kPa].
Pressure conversions use pascal as the reference unit and include common engineering, weather, tire, and laboratory pressure units.
Displayed results are rounded for readability. The calculator keeps enough precision for everyday use and switches to scientific notation for very large or very small values. Last reviewed: 2026-05-21.
The bar is a metric pressure unit equal to 100,000 pascals.
HistoryThe bar was introduced as a convenient pressure unit close to atmospheric pressure.
Current useBars are used for tire pressure, compressors, diving, weather, hydraulics, and industrial gauges.
The kilopascal is a metric pressure unit equal to 1000 pascals.
HistoryThe pascal is the SI derived pressure unit, and kilopascals are convenient for everyday pressure values.
Current useKilopascals are used for tire pressure, weather, engineering specifications, medical equipment, and HVAC documentation.
| bar [bar] | kilopascal [kPa] |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1000 |
| 20 | 2000 |
| 25 | 2500 |
| 50 | 5000 |
| 100 | 10000 |
| 1000 | 100000 |
Use this formula: 1 bar [bar] = 100 kilopascal [kPa] Enter your value in the calculator and the result updates instantly.
1 bar [bar] equals 100 kilopascal [kPa].
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