Bar to Kilopascals Converter
Convert bar to kilopascal instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert bar to kilopascal
Pressure conversions are used for tyre inflation, weather readings, scuba and industrial gauges, and HVAC work, where gauges and manuals may be calibrated in different units.
Typical values: 0.5 bar is about 50 kPa, and 5 bar works out to roughly 500 kPa. Because the ratio is fixed at 100, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the bar doubles the kilopascals.
A single tyre or gauge spec is often printed in two or three pressure units side by side for international use.
How to convert bar to kilopascal
One bar equals 100 kilopascals. To convert, multiply the number of bar by 100:
kilopascals = bar × 100
For example, 10 bar × 100 = 1000 kilopascals.
Bar to kilopascals conversion table
| Pressure (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 |
| 50 bar | 5000 kPa |
| 100 bar | 10000 kPa |
FAQ
How many kilopascals are in a bar?
One bar = 100 kilopascals.
How do I convert kilopascals back to bar?
Divide by 100, or use the kilopascals to bar converter.