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Bars to megapascal Conversion
1 bars (bar) is equal to 0.1 megapascal (MPa).
1 bar = 0.1 MPa
or
1 MPa = 10 bar
Formula
To convert a pressure from bars (bar) to megapascal (MPa), divide the pressure in bars by 10
p(MPa) = p(bar) / 10
Examples:
Convert 50 bars to megapascal:
p(MPa) = 50bar / 10 = 5 MPa
Conversion table
| Bars (bar) | Megapascal (MPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 bar | 0.1 MPa |
| 2 bar | 0.2 MPa |
| 3 bar | 0.3 MPa |
| 5 bar | 0.5 MPa |
| 10 bar | 1 MPa |
| 20 bar | 2 MPa |
| 25 bar | 2.5 MPa |
| 50 bar | 5 MPa |
| 100 bar | 10 MPa |
| 250 bar | 25 MPa |
| 500 bar | 50 MPa |
| 1000 bar | 100 MPa |
| Megapascal (MPa) | Bars (bar) |
|---|---|
| 1 MPa | 10 bar |
| 2 MPa | 20 bar |
| 3 MPa | 30 bar |
| 5 MPa | 50 bar |
| 10 MPa | 100 bar |
| 20 MPa | 200 bar |
| 25 MPa | 250 bar |
| 50 MPa | 500 bar |
| 100 MPa | 1000 bar |
| 250 MPa | 2500 bar |
| 500 MPa | 5000 bar |
| 1000 MPa | 10000 bar |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert bars to megapascal?
Divide the value in bars by 10 to get the result in megapascal. For example, 5 bar ÷ 10 = 0.5 MPa.
How many megapascal are in 1 bars?
1 bars (bar) is equal to 0.1 megapascal (MPa).
How do I convert megapascal back to bars?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in megapascal by 10 to get the result in bars.
How accurate is the bars to megapascal conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 10 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition)
- ISO 80000-4:2019 — Quantities and units — Part 4: Mechanics
- NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.8: Factors for Units Listed Alphabetically (NIST SP 811, 2008 edition)
- Resolution 4 of the 10th CGPM (1954): Definition of the standard atmosphere