Megapascal to Bar Converter
One Megapascal equals 10 Bar (1 MPa = 10 bar). Multiply a Megapascal value by 10 to get the equivalent in Bar. Use the calculator above for instant results, or follow the formula, worked examples, and reference table below.
Formula
bar = MPa × 10
Multiply the Megapascal value by 10 to get the equivalent value in Bar.
Example Conversions
1 Megapascal (MPa)
10 Bar (bar)
5 Megapascal (MPa)
50 Bar (bar)
10 Megapascal (MPa)
100 Bar (bar)
25 Megapascal (MPa)
250 Bar (bar)
100 Megapascal (MPa)
1000 Bar (bar)
Conversion Table
| Megapascal (MPa) | Bar (bar) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1 |
| 0.5 | 5 |
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 25 | 250 |
| 50 | 500 |
| 100 | 1000 |
| 250 | 2500 |
| 500 | 5000 |
| 1000 | 10000 |
How to Convert Manually
Use these steps to convert Megapascal values to Bar without the calculator.
- Write down the value in Megapascal (MPa) that you want to convert.
- Multiply that value by 10.
- For example, 10 Megapascal × 10 = 100 Bar.
- Label the result as Bar (bar).
Relative Size Comparison
This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one Megapascal and one Bar.
About Megapascal and Bar
The megapascal is one million pascals, equal to one newton per square millimeter. Concrete strength, steel stress, and hydraulic systems are rated in megapascals. The bar is exactly 100,000 pascals, close to one atmosphere. European tire pressures, scuba tanks, and espresso machines are rated in bar. One Megapascal equals 10 Bar (1 MPa = 10 bar). Megapascal to Bar conversion comes up most often in concrete and steel strength ratings and in hydraulic system pressures, typically when figures need restating for European tire pressures.
Precision and Rounding: Several pressure factors are exact by definition (1 atm = 101,325 Pa; 1 bar = 100,000 Pa) while others, like psi and mmHg, are derived and carry long decimals. Tire and weather readings tolerate whole-number rounding; calibration, medicine, and process engineering need the full factor before rounding.
Conversion factors per NIST Special Publication 811 and the BIPM SI Brochure (9th edition) (reference).
Worked Example
15 Megapascal equals 150 Bar.
15 MPa × 10 = 150 bar
FAQ
How do I convert Megapascal to Bar?
Multiply the Megapascal value by 10 to get the equivalent value in Bar.
What is the formula for Megapascal to Bar?
The formula is bar = MPa × 10.
How many Bar are in 1 Megapascal?
1 Megapascal equals 10 Bar.
Can I convert Bar back to Megapascal?
Yes. 1 Bar equals 0.1 Megapascal, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.
What are common names for Megapascal and Bar?
Megapascal is shown as MPa and may also be searched as megapascals, mpa. Bar is shown as bar and may also be searched as bars.
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