How many bars are in 1 pascal?

1 Pa equals 0.00001 bar. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert pascals to bars?

Multiply the value in Pa by the conversion factor. For example, 10 Pa = 0.0001 bar. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the pascals to bars conversion exact?

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

Can I convert pascals to bars offline?

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What is the difference between pascals and bars?

Pascals (Pa) and Bars (bar) are both units of pressure but belong to different measurement systems. 1 Pa = 0.00001 bar. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

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

Pa → bar Reference Table

Pa	bar
0.001 Pa	1e-8 bar
0.002 Pa	2e-8 bar
0.003 Pa	3e-8 bar
0.004 Pa	4e-8 bar
0.005 Pa	5e-8 bar
0.006 Pa	6e-8 bar
0.007 Pa	7e-8 bar
0.008 Pa	8e-8 bar
0.009 Pa	9e-8 bar
0.01 Pa	1e-7 bar
0.02 Pa	2e-7 bar
0.03 Pa	3e-7 bar
0.04 Pa	4e-7 bar
0.05 Pa	5e-7 bar
0.06 Pa	6e-7 bar
0.07 Pa	7e-7 bar
0.08 Pa	8e-7 bar
0.09 Pa	9e-7 bar
0.1 Pa	0.000001 bar
0.2 Pa	0.000002 bar
0.3 Pa	0.000003 bar
0.4 Pa	0.000004 bar
0.5 Pa	0.000005 bar
0.6 Pa	0.000006 bar
0.7 Pa	0.000007 bar
0.8 Pa	0.000008 bar
0.9 Pa	0.000009 bar
1 Pa	0.00001 bar
1.5 Pa	0.000015 bar
2 Pa	0.00002 bar
2.5 Pa	0.000025 bar
3 Pa	0.00003 bar
3.5 Pa	0.000035 bar
4 Pa	0.00004 bar
4.5 Pa	0.000045 bar
5 Pa	0.00005 bar
5.5 Pa	0.000055 bar
6 Pa	0.00006 bar
6.5 Pa	0.000065 bar
7 Pa	0.00007 bar
7.5 Pa	0.000075 bar
8 Pa	0.00008 bar
8.5 Pa	0.000085 bar
9 Pa	0.00009 bar
9.5 Pa	0.000095 bar
10 Pa	0.0001 bar
11 Pa	0.00011 bar
12 Pa	0.00012 bar
13 Pa	0.00013 bar
14 Pa	0.00014 bar
15 Pa	0.00015 bar
16 Pa	0.00016 bar
17 Pa	0.00017 bar
18 Pa	0.00018 bar
19 Pa	0.00019 bar
20 Pa	0.0002 bar
25 Pa	0.00025 bar
30 Pa	0.0003 bar
35 Pa	0.00035 bar
40 Pa	0.0004 bar
45 Pa	0.00045 bar
50 Pa	0.0005 bar
55 Pa	0.00055 bar
60 Pa	0.0006 bar
65 Pa	0.00065 bar
70 Pa	0.0007 bar
75 Pa	0.00075 bar
80 Pa	0.0008 bar
85 Pa	0.00085 bar
90 Pa	0.0009 bar
95 Pa	0.00095 bar
100 Pa	0.001 bar
120 Pa	0.0012 bar
125 Pa	0.00125 bar
130 Pa	0.0013 bar
140 Pa	0.0014 bar
150 Pa	0.0015 bar
160 Pa	0.0016 bar
175 Pa	0.00175 bar
180 Pa	0.0018 bar
200 Pa	0.002 bar
225 Pa	0.00225 bar
250 Pa	0.0025 bar
275 Pa	0.00275 bar
300 Pa	0.003 bar
350 Pa	0.0035 bar
400 Pa	0.004 bar
450 Pa	0.0045 bar
500 Pa	0.005 bar
600 Pa	0.006 bar
700 Pa	0.007 bar
750 Pa	0.0075 bar
800 Pa	0.008 bar
900 Pa	0.009 bar
1000 Pa	0.01 bar
1200 Pa	0.012 bar
1250 Pa	0.0125 bar
1500 Pa	0.015 bar
1750 Pa	0.0175 bar
2000 Pa	0.02 bar
2500 Pa	0.025 bar
3000 Pa	0.03 bar
4000 Pa	0.04 bar
4500 Pa	0.045 bar
5000 Pa	0.05 bar
6000 Pa	0.06 bar
7000 Pa	0.07 bar
7500 Pa	0.075 bar
8000 Pa	0.08 bar
9000 Pa	0.09 bar
10000 Pa	0.1 bar
15000 Pa	0.15 bar
20000 Pa	0.2 bar
25000 Pa	0.25 bar
50000 Pa	0.5 bar
75000 Pa	0.75 bar
100000 Pa	1 bar

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Pascals to Bars?

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

Pressure conversions between Pa and bar 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 Pascals to Bars

To convert pascals to bars, use the following formula:

bar = Pa × 0.00001

Example: 1 Pa = 0.00001 bar

For example, 5 Pa = 0.00005 bar, 10 Pa = 0.0001 bar, and 100 Pa = 0.001 bar. For larger values, 1000 Pa = 0.01 bar. Conversely, 1 bar = 100000 Pa. 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 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.

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).

Pascals → Bars

Pascals to Bars Formula