How to Convert MPA to BAR

Convert Megapascals to Bars.

The abbreviation MPa stands for Megapascals. One Megapascal equals 1,000,000 Pascals. The Pascal is a metric unit of pressure. One Pascal equals one Newton of force per square meter. A Bar is also a unit of pressure, though less commonly used in the metric system. One Bar equals 100,000 Pascals, or 0.1 Megapascals. One Megapascal equals 10 Bars. You can convert a Megapascal value to a Bar value by using your calculator or by moving the decimal point the correct number of places.

Things You'll Need

• Calculator

Instructions

1. Turn on your calculator and enter the Megapascal value.

2. Multiply the Megapascal value by 10 to get the Bar value.

3. Convert a Megapascal value to a Bar value without turning on your calculator by simply moving the decimal point one place to the right.

Tips & Warnings

• To convert a Bar value to a Megapascal value, divide by ten or move the decimal point one place to the left.

References

• Sensors One: Pressure Units Conversion
• Convert World: Bar Pressure Unit
• Convert Units: MPa to Bar