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Kilopascals to millibar Conversion
1 kilopascals (kPa) is equal to 10 millibar (mbar).
1 kPa = 10 mbar
or
1 mbar = 0.1 kPa
Formula
To convert a pressure from kilopascals (kPa) to millibar (mbar), multiply the pressure in kilopascals by 10
p(mbar) = p(kPa) × 10
Examples:
Convert 2 kilopascals to millibar:
p(mbar) = 2kPa × 10 = 20 mbar
Conversion table
| Kilopascals (kPa) | Millibar (mbar) |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 10 mbar |
| 2 kPa | 20 mbar |
| 3 kPa | 30 mbar |
| 5 kPa | 50 mbar |
| 10 kPa | 100 mbar |
| 20 kPa | 200 mbar |
| 25 kPa | 250 mbar |
| 50 kPa | 500 mbar |
| 100 kPa | 1000 mbar |
| 250 kPa | 2500 mbar |
| 500 kPa | 5000 mbar |
| 1000 kPa | 10000 mbar |
| Millibar (mbar) | Kilopascals (kPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 mbar | 0.1 kPa |
| 2 mbar | 0.2 kPa |
| 3 mbar | 0.3 kPa |
| 5 mbar | 0.5 kPa |
| 10 mbar | 1 kPa |
| 20 mbar | 2 kPa |
| 25 mbar | 2.5 kPa |
| 50 mbar | 5 kPa |
| 100 mbar | 10 kPa |
| 250 mbar | 25 kPa |
| 500 mbar | 50 kPa |
| 1000 mbar | 100 kPa |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilopascals to millibar?
Multiply the value in kilopascals by 10 to get the result in millibar. For example, 5 kPa × 10 = 50 mbar.
How many millibar are in 1 kilopascals?
1 kilopascals (kPa) is equal to 10 millibar (mbar).
How do I convert millibar back to kilopascals?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in millibar by 10 to get the result in kilopascals.
How accurate is the kilopascals to millibar conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 10 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition)
- ISO 80000-4:2019 — Quantities and units — Part 4: Mechanics
- NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.8: Factors for Units Listed Alphabetically (NIST SP 811, 2008 edition)
- Resolution 4 of the 10th CGPM (1954): Definition of the standard atmosphere