Millibar

mbar

One thousandth of a bar (equal to 1 hPa)

About Millibar (mbar)

One thousandth of a bar (100 pascals), the millibar is the traditional unit of atmospheric pressure in meteorology. Weather forecasts report sea-level pressure in millibars (or the identical hectopascal), with standard pressure at 1013.25 mbar and hurricanes featuring central pressures below 950 mbar.

Category
Pressure
Symbol
mbar
Also known as
millibars mb hectopascal hPa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Millibar (mbar)?

One thousandth of a bar (equal to 1 hPa)

How many Pascal (Pa) are in one Millibar (mbar)?

One Millibar (mbar) equals 100 Pascal (Pa).

How many Kilopascal (kPa) are in one Millibar (mbar)?

One Millibar (mbar) equals 0.1 Kilopascal (kPa).

How many Megapascal (MPa) are in one Millibar (mbar)?

One Millibar (mbar) equals 0.0001 Megapascal (MPa).

How do I convert Millibar to Pascal?

To convert Millibar to Pascal, multiply the value by 100 (1 mbar = 100 Pa).