Convert Millibar to Kilopascal
Convert Millibar to Kilopascal by dividing by 10—standard for weather and aviation data.
How to Convert Millibar to Kilopascal
To convert Millibar to Kilopascal, divide mbar by 10 because 1 kPa = 10 mbar.
Conversion Formula:
value / 10Understanding the Conversion
Millibar to Kilopascal is a one-step decimal shift used in forecasts and aviation. Divide mbar by 10. For example, 1,013.25 mbar becomes 101.325 kPa. Values stay easy to read around the 100–110 kPa range for weather.
Conversion Examples
Example: Convert 1,013.25 mbar to kPa
- Step 1: 1,013.25 ÷ 10 = 101.325.
- Step 2: Result is 101.325 kPa.
- Step 3: Atmospheric reference.
1,013.25 mbar = 101.325 kPa
Sea-level pressure.
Example: Convert 750 mbar to kPa
- Step 1: 750 ÷ 10 = 75.
- Step 2: Result is 75 kPa.
- Step 3: Lower-pressure example.
750 mbar = 75 kPa
Higher altitude/low pressure scenario.
Example: Convert 25 mbar to kPa
- Step 1: 25 ÷ 10 = 2.5.
- Step 2: Result is 2.5 kPa.
- Step 3: Small differential case.
25 mbar = 2.5 kPa
Handy for building differentials.
Conversion Formula
Millibar is one-tenth of a kilopascal. Dividing by 10 rescales to kPa.
Conversion Chart
| Millibar | Kilopascal |
|---|---|
| 25 | 2.5 |
| 50 | 5 |
| 75 | 7.5 |
| 100 | 10 |
| 250 | 25 |
| 500 | 50 |
| 750 | 75 |
| 1000 | 100 |
| 1013.25 | 101.325 |
| 1500 | 150 |
Quick Conversion Tip
Move decimal one place left: 980 mbar → 98.0 kPa.
Unit Definitions
Millibar (mbar)
Atmospheric unit.
1 mbar = 0.1 kPa = 100 Pa.
Kilopascal (kPa)
Metric pressure unit.
kPa to mbar multiply by 10; kPa to Pa multiply by 1000; kPa to bar divide by 100.
Common Use Cases
- Weather/aviation: express mbar in kPa
- Research: store atmospheric data in kPa
- Building science: show small pressures in kPa
- Education: teach mbar-to-kPa scaling
Frequently Asked Questions
Are mbar and hPa identical?
Yes, 1 mbar = 1 hPa = 100 Pa.
Why convert to kPa?
kPa is widely used in manuals and SI calculations.
How to revert?
Multiply kPa by 10 to return to mbar.