Millibar is a pressure unit used to express mechanical, atmospheric or process pressure values.
The millibar, one thousandth of a bar, was the standard unit on weather maps for most of the 20th century. One millibar equals one hectopascal.
Measurement system: SI, metric and practical engineering pressure usage. SI equivalent: 1 mbar = 100 Pa.
Millibar facts
- Unit name
- Millibar
- Symbol
- mbar
- Category
- Pressure
- Measurement system
- SI, metric and practical engineering pressure usage
- SI equivalent
- 1 mbar = 100 Pa
- Common uses
- Process systems, service gauges, scientific work and field measurements
Definition of the millibar
Millibar is a pressure unit used to express mechanical, atmospheric or process pressure values.
Measurement system and SI relationship
SI, metric and practical engineering pressure usage
SI equivalent: 1 mbar = 100 Pa
History of the millibar
The millibar, one thousandth of a bar, was the standard unit on weather maps for most of the 20th century. One millibar equals one hectopascal.
Where is the millibar used?
Process systems, service gauges, scientific work and field measurements