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Bar (bar)

100,000 pascals, close to average atmospheric pressure.

Result100

1 bar = 100 kilopascals

Bar at a glance

Unit nameBar (plural: bars)
Symbolbar
Quantity measuredPressure
Measurement systemMetric
Also known asbars
Definition exact?Yes — exact by definition

1 bar in other pressure units

Unit1 bar equals
Pascal100,000 Pa
Hectopascal1,000 hPa
Kilopascal100 kPa
Megapascal0.1 MPa
Millibar1,000 mbar
Pound per square inch14.5037738 psi
Standard atmosphere0.986923267 atm
Torr750.061683 Torr
Millimeter of mercury750.061576 mmHg
Inch of mercury29.5299802 inHg
Dyne per square centimeter1,000,000 dyn/cm²

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Frequently asked questions

What is a bar?
100,000 pascals, close to average atmospheric pressure.
What is the symbol for the bar?
The symbol for the bar is bar. It measures pressure.
How many kilopascals are in a bar?
1 bar = 100 kilopascals.
How many pounds per square inch are in a bar?
1 bar = 14.5037738 pounds per square inch.