Bar to Kilopascal (kPa) Conversion

Convert bar to kilopascal (kpa) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.

About Bar to Kilopascal (kPa) Conversion

Converting from Bar to Kilopascal (kPa) is a common pressure conversion.

This online converter allows you to easily convert between bar and kilopascal (kpa), providing instant results with high precision.


Bar

Definition: The bar is a metric unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals (slightly less than average atmospheric pressure).

History: Introduced by Norwegian meteorologist Vilhelm Bjerknes in 1909.

Current use: Common in meteorology, oceanography, and European industrial applications.

Kilopascal (kPa)

Definition: A kilopascal (kPa) equals 1000 pascals.

History: Developed as a more practical unit for everyday pressure measurements.

Current use: Commonly used in automotive tire pressure, medical devices, and weather reports.

Details

  • From: Bar
  • To: Kilopascal (kPa)
  • Formula: 1 Bar = 100.0000000000 kPa
  • Example: 25 Bar = 2500.0000000000 kPa

Bar to Kilopascal (kPa) Conversion Table

BarKilopascal (kPa)
0.011
0.110
1100
2200
3300
5500
101000
202000
505000
10010000
1000100000