Convert millibar to pascal
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How to Convert Millibar to Pascal
Converting millibar to pascal is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
Pa = mbar × 100Reverse conversion: Convert pascal to millibar
Comparison: Millibar vs Pascal
When to Use Each Unit
Millibar: Primary unit for weather reporting, barometric pressure, and atmospheric science worldwide.
Pascal: Universal scientific and engineering pressure unit. Used in meteorology, materials science, and precise pressure measurements.
Common Conversion Values
- 1000 mbar = 1 bar
- 1 mbar = 100 Pa
- 1013.25 mbar = 1 atm
- 1 mbar ≈ 0.75 mmHg
About Millibar
Definition: The millibar (symbol: mbar) is equal to one thousandth of a bar or 100 pascals, standard in meteorology.
History: Adopted by meteorologists for convenient atmospheric pressure measurement, avoiding decimal points in weather data.
Current Use: Primary unit for weather reporting, barometric pressure, and atmospheric science worldwide.
Examples: Sea level pressure: 1013 mbar, high pressure: 1030+ mbar, low pressure: <1000 mbar, hurricanes: <950 mbar
About Pascal
Definition: The pascal (symbol: Pa) is the SI unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter of force applied perpendicularly.
History: Named after French mathematician Blaise Pascal in 1971. Adopted as standard SI pressure unit replacing various national standards.
Current Use: Universal scientific and engineering pressure unit. Used in meteorology, materials science, and precise pressure measurements.
Examples: Sound pressure: 20 μPa, blood pressure: 10-20 kPa, vacuum systems: 1-1000 Pa, material stress: MPa range