Bar to Kilopascals
Convert bar to kilopascals instantly. 1 bar = 100 kPa. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.
How to convert bar to kilopascals
To convert bar to kilopascals, multiply by 100. The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.
kPa = bar × 100
Bar to Kilopascals conversion table
The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.
| Bar | Kilopascals |
|---|---|
| 1 bar | 100 kPa |
| 2 bar | 200 kPa |
| 3 bar | 300 kPa |
| 5 bar | 500 kPa |
| 10 bar | 1,000 kPa |
| 20 bar | 2,000 kPa |
| 25 bar | 2,500 kPa |
| 50 bar | 5,000 kPa |
| 100 bar | 10,000 kPa |
| 500 bar | 50,000 kPa |
| 1,000 bar | 100,000 kPa |
What is a bar?
Defined as exactly 100 kPa, very close to one atmosphere at sea level.
What is a kilopascal?
A thousand pascals. The metric working unit for tyre and system pressures.
The formula
kPa = bar × 100
Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.
How to use the Bar to Kilopascals
- Type the number of bar you want to convert.
- Read the result in kilopascals straight away — there is no button to press.
- Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked kilopascals to bar page.
Bar to Kilopascals — frequently asked questions
How many kilopascals are in a bar?
One bar equals 100 kPa. kPa = bar × 100
What is the formula to convert bar to kilopascals?
The formula is kPa = bar × 100. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.
How do I convert kilopascals back to bar?
Divide instead of multiplying: one kilopascal is 0.01 bar. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.
Is this bar to kilopascals free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.
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About this calculator
Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.
Last reviewed August 19, 2026 · Calculation runs client-side · No data collected · Report an error