Convert 1 Bar to Kilopascals
The conversion result between Bar and Kilopascals is 100.
1 Bar = 100 Kilopascals.
1 Bar in Other Pressure Units
| 1 Bar | = | 14.503774 Pounds-force per square inch |
| 1 Bar | = | 100 Kilopascals |
| 1 Bar | = | 0.986923 Standard Atmospheres |
| 1 Bar | = | 100000 Pascals |
| 1 Bar | = | 750.061685 Torr |
How to Convert 1 Bar to Kilopascals
To convert, start with the base conversion factor:
1 Bar = 100 Kilopascals
Now multiply by 1:
(1 × 1) bar = (100 × 1) kPa
1 bar = 100 kPa
1 bar = 100 kPa
Conversion Factors
1 Bar = 100 Kilopascals
1 Kilopascal = 0.01 Bar
Formula:
Kilopascals = Bar × 100
Calculation:
1 bar × 100 = 100 kPa
About the Bar
The bar is a metric unit of pressure, but not part of the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as exactly 100,000 Pa, and is slightly less than the average atmospheric pressure on Earth at sea level. For a more detailed history, read more on Wikipedia.