Pressure
bartoksi
Convert bar (bar) to kilopounds-force per square inch (ksi).
Factor1 bar = 0.01450377 ksi
Converter
bar
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
ksi
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
ksi = bar × 0.01450377
Multiply any value in bar by 0.01450377 to obtain the value in kilopounds-force per square inch.
Worked example
Convert 100 bar to ksi.
- 01Start with 100 bar.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100 × 0.01450377 = 1.45038 ksi.
Result100 bar = 1.45038 ksi
Conversion table
| bar | ksi |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.014504 |
| 2 | 0.029008 |
| 5 | 0.072519 |
| 10 | 0.14504 |
| 20 | 0.29008 |
| 50 | 0.72519 |
| 100 | 1.4504 |
| 200 | 2.9008 |
| 500 | 7.2519 |
| 1000 | 14.504 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from bar to ksi?
1 bar equals 0.01450377 ksi. To convert, multiply the value in bar by 0.01450377.
How do I convert 1 bar to ksi?
1 bar = 0.0145038 ksi. For any value, multiply by 0.01450377.
How do I convert ksi back to bar?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 68.94757. So 1 ksi = 68.9476 bar.
When would I need to convert bar to kilopound-force per square inch?
Pressure conversions between bar and ksi are common when working with mixed-vendor instrumentation, when piping codes use different units to process datasheets, or when converting field readings into SI for hydraulic calculations.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).