Kilopascals to Bar Converter
Convert kPa to bar: divide by 100. 1 bar = 100 kPa. Free calculator for industrial and metric pressure.
How to Convert Kilopascal to Bar
Divide kilopascals by 100.
Conversion Formula:
value / 100Conversion Examples
Example: 100 kPa to bar
- 100 ÷ 100 = 1 bar
1 bar
Exact.
Example: 300 kPa to bar
- 300 ÷ 100 = 3 bar
3 bar
Process pressure.
Conversion Chart
| Kilopascal | Bar |
|---|---|
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 75 | 0.75 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 150 | 1.5 |
| 200 | 2 |
| 250 | 2.5 |
| 300 | 3 |
| 400 | 4 |
| 600 | 6 |
| 1013.25 | 10.1325 |
Conversion Formula
kPa ÷ 100 = bar
Quick Conversion Tip
Divide kPa by 100 for bar.
Unit Definitions
Kilopascal (kPa)
Metric pressure unit.
1 bar = 100 kPa; 1 kPa = 0.01 bar; 1 kPa ≈ 0.145 psi.
Bar (bar)
Metric-adjacent pressure unit common in industry and diving.
1 bar = 100 kPa ≈ 14.5038 psi ≈ 750.062 Torr ≈ 1,000 mbar.
Common Use Cases
- European equipment in bar.
- Scuba and cylinder ratings.
- Pump and valve specs.
- Engineering unit checks.
Understanding the Conversion
1 bar = 100 kPa. Divide kPa by 100 for bar.
Examples: 100 kPa = 1 bar · 250 kPa = 2.5 bar · 101.325 kPa ≈ 1.013 bar.
Links SI kilopascals to bar used on gauges and datasheets.
European equipment in bar. The table and FAQ on this page walk through the factor if you need it.
FAQs
How many kPa in one bar?
One bar equals exactly 100 kilopascals.
How do you convert kPa to bar?
Divide by 100. Example: 150 kPa = 1.5 bar.
Is kPa the same as bar?
No—bar is 100× larger than kPa per unit (1 bar = 100 kPa).