Kilopascal to Bar Converter

Convert between kilopascal (kPa) and bar for pressure measurements — 1 bar = 100 kPa exactly.

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Pressure Unit Conversion:

1 Bar (bar) = 100 Kilopascal (kPa) | 1 Kilopascal (kPa) = 0.01 Bar (bar)

bar = kPa × 0.01 | kPa = bar × 100 (Results shown with 4 decimal places)

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Kilopascal (10³ Pa) — used for tire pressure, industrial systems,气象

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About Kilopascal (kPa) and Bar (bar)

Understanding pressure units for automotive, industrial, and meteorological applications.

Pressure Unit Comparison

Unit Symbol Definition Common Uses
Kilopascal kPa 1 kPa = 1000 Pascals (Pa)
1 kPa ≈ 0.00987 atm (标准大气压)
Tire pressure, HVAC systems, meteorology (atmospheric pressure), laboratory equipment
Bar bar 1 bar = 100,000 Pascals (Pa)
1 bar ≈ 0.987 atm (接近标准大气压)
Automotive (engine oil pressure), industrial hydraulics/pneumatics, fluid power systems

Common Pressure Conversions (4 decimal places)

Kilopascal (kPa) Bar (bar) Application Example
50 kPa 0.5000 bar Low-pressure pneumatic systems
100 kPa 1.0000 bar Standard industrial reference pressure
101.325 kPa 1.0133 bar Sea-level standard atmospheric pressure
200 kPa 2.0000 bar Passenger car tire pressure (typical)
500 kPa 5.0000 bar Heavy-duty truck tire pressure
1000 kPa 10.0000 bar Hydraulic systems (e.g., construction machinery)

Frequently Asked Questions

About kilopascal, bar, and pressure unit conversions

Why is 1 bar equal to 100 kilopascals?

The conversion is based on the definition of the Pascal (SI unit of pressure):

  • 1 Pascal (Pa) = 1 Newton per square meter (N/m²)
  • 1 Kilopascal (kPa) = 1000 Pa (prefix "kilo-" = 10³)
  • 1 Bar (bar) is defined as 100,000 Pa (10⁵ Pa) for practical pressure measurement
  • Calculation: 1 bar = 100,000 Pa = 100 × 1000 Pa = 100 kPa

1 bar = 100 kPa = 100,000 Pa

1 kPa = 0.01 bar = 1000 Pa

Conversion rule: Multiply by 0.01 for kPa→bar; multiply by 100 for bar→kPa

When should I use kPa vs. bar for pressure measurements?

The choice depends on the application and regional standards:

  • Automotive: Tire pressure uses both (kPa in Asia/Europe, psi in US; bar for engine oil pressure)
  • Industrial: Hydraulics/pneumatics often use bar (simpler whole numbers); HVAC uses kPa
  • Meteorology: Atmospheric pressure reported in kPa (or hPa, where 1 hPa = 0.1 kPa)
  • Laboratories: Low pressure uses Pa/kPa; high pressure may use bar
How does standard atmospheric pressure relate to kPa and bar?

Standard atmospheric pressure (sea level) is a key reference point:

  • 1 standard atmosphere (atm) = 101.325 kPa exactly
  • 1 atm ≈ 1.01325 bar (very close to 1 bar, making bar a practical approximation)
  • Weather reports often round to 101 kPa or 1.01 bar for simplicity
  • At high altitudes, atmospheric pressure decreases (e.g., 80 kPa = 0.8 bar at ~2000m elevation)

This is why 101.325 kPa (1.0133 bar) is included in the quick conversion buttons — it’s the most common reference pressure.

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