Convert Kilopascals (kPa) to Bar
Enter a value below to convert Kilopascals (kPa) to Bar.
Conversion:
1 Kilopascals (kPa) = 0.01 Bar
How to Convert Kilopascals (kPa) to Bar
1 kpa = 0.01 bar
1 bar = 100 kpa
Example: convert 15 Kilopascals (kPa) to Bar:
25 kpa = 0.25 bar
Kilopascals (kPa) to Bar Conversion Table
| Kilopascals (kPa) | Bar |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kpa | 0.0001 bar |
| 0.1 kpa | 0.001 bar |
| 1 kpa | 0.01 bar |
| 2 kpa | 0.02 bar |
| 3 kpa | 0.03 bar |
| 5 kpa | 0.05 bar |
| 10 kpa | 0.1 bar |
| 20 kpa | 0.2 bar |
| 50 kpa | 0.5 bar |
| 100 kpa | 1 bar |
| 1000 kpa | 10 bar |
Kilopascals (kPa)
Definition
A kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 pascals. It provides a practical scale for many common pressure measurements.
History
The kilopascal became widely used with the adoption of SI units in the 20th century. It offered a convenient alternative to the bar and atmosphere for expressing everyday pressures.
Current use
Kilopascals are commonly used for tire pressure specifications (outside the US), blood pressure in some countries, weather station atmospheric pressure reports, and industrial process pressures.
Bar
Definition
A bar is a metric unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals (100 kPa). It is approximately equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History
The bar was introduced in 1909 by the British meteorologist Napier Shaw. Its name derives from the Greek word 'baros' meaning weight. Though not an SI unit, it is widely accepted for use with SI.
Current use
Bars are extensively used in meteorology, oceanography, scuba diving (dive depth gauges), industrial applications, and tire pressure specifications in many European countries.