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Megapascals (MPa) to Bars (bar) Converter

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1 Megapascal = 10 Bar

Key Formulas

Pound per Sq. Inch → Bar

bar = psi × 0.0689476

Bar → Pound per Sq. Inch

psi = bar × 14.5038

Atmosphere → Pound per Sq. Inch

psi = atm × 14.6959

Pound per Sq. Inch → Atmosphere

atm = psi × 0.068046

Formula

bar = MPa × 10

A megapascal equals 10 bars — since 1 MPa = 1,000,000 Pa and 1 bar = 100,000 Pa, then 1,000,000 ÷ 100,000 = 10. Hydraulic systems, pressure vessels, and European industrial equipment often specify pressure in bar. 10 MPa ≈ 1450 psi.

Source: NIST SP 811, Table B.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Real-World Examples

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