Bar to Kilopascals Converter
Bar and kilopascals are the metric duo of pressure — bar on gauges and in diving, kilopascals in engineering specs and car manuals. Converting bar to kPa is the easiest pressure conversion there is: 1 bar equals exactly 100 kPa, so just multiply by 100. It comes up with espresso machines (9 bar = 900 kPa), tire stickers, and HVAC specs. The converter above handles it instantly both ways, the table lists common equipment pressures, and the FAQs explain how bar relates to atmospheric pressure.
Bar to kPa Calculator
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Quick Reference Table
| Bar (bar) | Kilopascals (kPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 4 | 400 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 6 | 600 |
| 7 | 700 |
| 8 | 800 |
| 9 | 900 |
| 10 | 1000 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 200 | 20000 |
| 350 | 35000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kilopascals are in 9 bar?
9 bar = 900 kilopascals. Just apply the conversion to any value with the converter above.
What is the formula to convert bar to kilopascals?
To convert bar to kilopascals, multiply the number of bar by 100. In short: 1 bar = 100 kPa.
How many kPa are in 9 bar (espresso)?
9 bar equals exactly 900 kPa — the classic espresso extraction pressure. Multiply 9 × 100 = 900 kPa. Enter 9 in the converter to confirm.
How do I convert kilopascals back to bar?
Simply reverse the math: to go from kilopascals to bar, divide the kilopascals by 100.