Convert Bar to Kilopascal

Convert Bar to Kilopascal with the exact 100:1 factor—great for industrial specs, diving, and meteorology.

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How to Convert Bar to Kilopascal

To convert Bar to Kilopascal, multiply bar by 100 because 1 bar = 100 kPa.

Conversion Formula:

value * 100

Understanding the Conversion

Bar to Kilopascal is a simple decimal shift. Multiply bar by 100. This keeps values aligned with SI while remaining readable. For example, 2.5 bar becomes 250 kPa, and 1.01325 bar (atmosphere) becomes 101.325 kPa. Use this when specs are in bar but calculations or dashboards expect kPa.

The relationship is exact and reversible—divide kPa by 100 to return to bar.

Conversion Examples

Example: Convert 2.5 bar to kPa

Step 1: 2.5 × 100 = 250.
Step 2: Result is 250 kPa.
Step 3: Easy decimal move.

2.5 bar = 250 kPa

Compressor or hydraulic range.

Example: Convert 1.01325 bar to kPa

Step 1: 1.01325 × 100 = 101.325.
Step 2: Result is 101.325 kPa.
Step 3: Atmospheric reference.

1.01325 bar = 101.325 kPa

Sea-level pressure equivalence.

Example: Convert 6 bar to kPa

Step 1: 6 × 100 = 600.
Step 2: Result is 600 kPa.
Step 3: Common industrial level.

6 bar = 600 kPa

Medium-high system pressure.

Conversion Formula

Bar is defined as 100 kPa. Multiplying by 100 moves to kilopascals.

Conversion Chart

Bar	Kilopascal
0.5	50
0.75	75
1	100
1.01325	101.325
2	200
2.5	250
3	300
5	500
6	600
10	1000

Quick Conversion Tip

Move decimal two places right: 2.5 bar → 250 kPa.

Unit Definitions

Bar (bar)

Metric-adjacent pressure unit.

1 bar = 100 kPa = 14.5038 psi ≈ 750.062 Torr ≈ 1,000 mbar.

Kilopascal (kPa)

Metric pressure unit (1,000 Pa).

kPa to bar divide by 100; kPa to psi divide by 6.89476; kPa to mbar multiply by 10.

Common Use Cases

Industrial equipment: convert bar specs to kPa for SI users.
Diving: translate tank pressures to kPa.
Meteorology: align bar references with kPa standards.
Hydraulics: present system ratings in kPa.
QA: dual-label bar and kPa to avoid confusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is bar close to kPa?

Yes, 1 bar is exactly 100 kPa; the conversion is trivial and exact.

Why use kPa?

kPa is SI-friendly and common in manuals and sensors.

How to revert?

Divide kPa by 100 to get bar.