kilopascal to bar

Live kilopascal (kPa) to bar (bar) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.

kilopascal
bar
1 kPa = 0.01bar

Conversion table

Ten sample values from kilopascal to bar. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.

kilopascal (kPa)→bar (bar)
0.001 kPa → 1.0000e-5 bar
0.01 kPa → 0.0001 bar
0.1 kPa → 0.001 bar
0.5 kPa → 0.005 bar
1 kPa → 0.01 bar
2 kPa → 0.02 bar
5 kPa → 0.05 bar
10 kPa → 0.1 bar
100 kPa → 1 bar
1,000 kPa → 10 bar

About the kilopascal

1000 Pa. Tire pressure (typical).

About the bar

100,000 Pa. Diving, hydraulics.

How kilopascal to bar conversion works

Both units belong to Pressure. Unitbox first expresses the input in the category reference unit (Pa), then expresses that same quantity in bar.

The right unit depends on the convention used by your industry, country, instrument, or source document.

Reference value1 kPa = 0.01 bar
CalculationBrowser-side, using Unitbox's shared unit data
Review noteFor safety-critical work, verify against the governing standard or instrument manual.

Unit definitions and conversion factors are maintained in the Unitbox methodology. Last reviewed with the current conversion dataset.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert kilopascal to bar?

Multiply the kilopascal value by 0.01 to get it in bar. For example, 10 kPa = 0.1 bar.

What is 1 kPa in bar?

1 kPa = 0.01 bar.

What is 100 kPa in bar?

100 kPa = 1 bar.

What is the formula?

Linear: multiply by 0.01 (the unit factor ratio).

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