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Millibar (mbar)

One thousandth of a bar, standard in weather reports.

Result0.1

1 millibar = 0.1 kilopascals

Millibar at a glance

Unit nameMillibar (plural: millibars)
Symbolmbar
Quantity measuredPressure
Measurement systemMetric
Also known asmb, millibars
Definition exact?Yes — exact by definition

1 millibar in other pressure units

Unit1 mbar equals
Pascal100 Pa
Hectopascal1 hPa
Kilopascal0.1 kPa
Megapascal0.0001 MPa
Bar0.001 bar
Pound per square inch0.014503774 psi
Standard atmosphere0.000986923 atm
Torr0.750061683 Torr
Millimeter of mercury0.750061576 mmHg
Inch of mercury0.02952998 inHg
Dyne per square centimeter1,000 dyn/cm²

Frequently asked questions

What is a millibar?
One thousandth of a bar, standard in weather reports.
What is the symbol for the millibar?
The symbol for the millibar is mbar. It measures pressure.
How many kilopascals are in a millibar?
1 millibar = 0.1 kilopascals.
How many bars are in a millibar?
1 millibar = 0.001 bars.
How many pounds per square inch are in a millibar?
1 millibar = 0.014503774 pounds per square inch.