How many pascals are in 1 bar?

1 bar equals 100000 Pa. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert bars to pascals?

Multiply the value in bar by the conversion factor. For example, 10 bar = 1000000 Pa. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the bars to pascals conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert bars to pascals offline?

Yes! OmniConvert runs entirely in your browser — no internet connection needed after the page loads. Your data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.

What is the difference between bars and pascals?

Bars (bar) and Pascals (Pa) are both units of pressure but belong to different measurement systems. 1 bar = 100000 Pa. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Bars to Pascals (bar → Pa) — Free Online Converter

bar → Pa Reference Table

bar	Pa
0.001 bar	100 Pa
0.002 bar	200 Pa
0.003 bar	300 Pa
0.004 bar	400 Pa
0.005 bar	500 Pa
0.006 bar	600 Pa
0.007 bar	700 Pa
0.008 bar	800 Pa
0.009 bar	900 Pa
0.01 bar	1000 Pa
0.02 bar	2000 Pa
0.03 bar	3000 Pa
0.04 bar	4000 Pa
0.05 bar	5000 Pa
0.06 bar	6000 Pa
0.07 bar	7000 Pa
0.08 bar	8000 Pa
0.09 bar	9000 Pa
0.1 bar	10000 Pa
0.2 bar	20000 Pa
0.3 bar	30000 Pa
0.4 bar	40000 Pa
0.5 bar	50000 Pa
0.6 bar	60000 Pa
0.7 bar	70000 Pa
0.8 bar	80000 Pa
0.9 bar	90000 Pa
1 bar	100000 Pa
1.5 bar	150000 Pa
2 bar	200000 Pa
2.5 bar	250000 Pa
3 bar	300000 Pa
3.5 bar	350000 Pa
4 bar	400000 Pa
4.5 bar	450000 Pa
5 bar	500000 Pa
5.5 bar	550000 Pa
6 bar	600000 Pa
6.5 bar	650000 Pa
7 bar	700000 Pa
7.5 bar	750000 Pa
8 bar	800000 Pa
8.5 bar	850000 Pa
9 bar	900000 Pa
9.5 bar	950000 Pa
10 bar	1000000 Pa
11 bar	1100000 Pa
12 bar	1200000 Pa
13 bar	1300000 Pa
14 bar	1400000 Pa
15 bar	1500000 Pa
16 bar	1600000 Pa
17 bar	1700000 Pa
18 bar	1800000 Pa
19 bar	1900000 Pa
20 bar	2000000 Pa
25 bar	2500000 Pa
30 bar	3000000 Pa
35 bar	3500000 Pa
40 bar	4000000 Pa
45 bar	4500000 Pa
50 bar	5000000 Pa
55 bar	5500000 Pa
60 bar	6000000 Pa
65 bar	6500000 Pa
70 bar	7000000 Pa
75 bar	7500000 Pa
80 bar	8000000 Pa
85 bar	8500000 Pa
90 bar	9000000 Pa
95 bar	9500000 Pa
100 bar	10000000 Pa
120 bar	12000000 Pa
125 bar	12500000 Pa
130 bar	13000000 Pa
140 bar	14000000 Pa
150 bar	15000000 Pa
160 bar	16000000 Pa
175 bar	17500000 Pa
180 bar	18000000 Pa
200 bar	20000000 Pa
225 bar	22500000 Pa
250 bar	25000000 Pa
275 bar	27500000 Pa
300 bar	30000000 Pa
350 bar	35000000 Pa
400 bar	40000000 Pa
450 bar	45000000 Pa
500 bar	50000000 Pa
600 bar	60000000 Pa
700 bar	70000000 Pa
750 bar	75000000 Pa
800 bar	80000000 Pa
900 bar	90000000 Pa
1000 bar	100000000 Pa
1200 bar	120000000 Pa
1250 bar	125000000 Pa
1500 bar	150000000 Pa
1750 bar	175000000 Pa
2000 bar	200000000 Pa
2500 bar	250000000 Pa
3000 bar	300000000 Pa
4000 bar	400000000 Pa
4500 bar	450000000 Pa
5000 bar	500000000 Pa
6000 bar	600000000 Pa
7000 bar	700000000 Pa
7500 bar	750000000 Pa
8000 bar	800000000 Pa
9000 bar	900000000 Pa
10000 bar	1000000000 Pa
15000 bar	1500000000 Pa
20000 bar	2000000000 Pa
25000 bar	2500000000 Pa
50000 bar	5000000000 Pa
75000 bar	7500000000 Pa
100000 bar	10000000000 Pa

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Bars to Pascals?

Converting between bars (bar) and pascals (Pa) is one of the most common pressure conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert bar to Pa saves time and prevents errors.

Pressure conversions between bar and Pa are vital in automotive maintenance, meteorology, and scuba diving. Tire pressure affects fuel efficiency and safety, requiring drivers to convert between PSI and bar depending on the gauge used. Divers must strictly monitor pressure to avoid decompression sickness, often needing to convert depth and tank pressure readings. In weather forecasting, atmospheric pressure changes indicate approaching storms, with data often shared in different units globally. Failing to convert pressure accurately can lead to equipment failure, tire blowouts, or life-threatening situations underwater.

How to Convert Bars to Pascals

To convert bars to pascals, use the following formula:

Pa = bar × 100000

Example: 1 bar = 100000 Pa

For example, 5 bar = 500000 Pa, 10 bar = 1000000 Pa, and 100 bar = 10000000 Pa. For larger values, 1000 bar = 100000000 Pa. Conversely, 1 Pa = 0.00001 bar. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Gauge vs Absolute: confusing gauge pressure (psig) with absolute pressure (psia).
Bar vs Pascal: 1 Bar is 100,000 Pascals, not 10 or 100.
Atmosphere variations: confusing standard atm with technical atm.

Pro Tips

Tire checks: Check tire pressure when cold (tires heat up and pressure rises while driving).
PSI rule: Typical car tires are 30-35 PSI.
Altitude effect: Air pressure drops as you go higher (ears popping).

What is a Bar?

The bar is a metric unit of pressure, exactly equal to 100,000 pascals. It is slightly less than the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.

Bars are commonly used in meteorology, scuba diving, and industry to measure fluid pressure and tire pressure (in some countries).

What is a Pascal?

The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure. Defined as one newton per square meter. Named after Blaise Pascal.

Pascals are used in science and engineering (often as kilopascals or megapascals) to measure material stress, internal pressure, and atmospheric pressure.

Bars → Pascals

Bars to Pascals Formula