kilopascal [kPa] to bar [bar] Converter

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How to Convert kilopascal to barbar

1 kPa = 0.01 bar
1 bar = 100 kPa

Example: convert 94 kPa to bar:
94 kPa = 94 x 0.01 = 0.9400000000000001 bar

kilopascal

Definition: The kilopascal (symbol: kPa) is a multiple of the pascal, which is the SI unit of pressure and stress. One kPa is equal to 1000 pascals.

History/origin: Like the pascal, the kilopascal's origin is tied to the development of SI units. It provides a more convenient scale for expressing pressures larger than a single pascal.

Current use: Kilopascals are widely used in engineering, construction, and meteorology for measuring air pressure, fluid pressure, and mechanical stress.

bar

Definition: The bar (symbol: bar) is a metric unit of pressure, but not part of the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as exactly equal to 100,000 Pa (100 kPa), which is slightly less than current average atmospheric pressure on Earth at sea level.

History/origin: The bar was introduced by British meteorologist William Napier Shaw in 1909.

Current use: The bar is used in various fields, including meteorology, diving (for measuring pressure underwater), and industrial applications. It is often used when a unit close to atmospheric pressure is convenient.

kilopascal to bar Conversion Table

kilopascal [kPa]bar [bar]
0.01 kPa0.0001 bar
0.1 kPa0.001 bar
1 kPa0.01 bar
10 kPa0.1 bar
50 kPa0.5 bar
100 kPa1 bar
1000 kPa10 bar
10000 kPa100 bar

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