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Millibar to megapascal Conversion
1 millibar (mbar) is equal to 0.0001 megapascal (MPa).
1 mbar = 0.0001 MPa
or
1 MPa = 10000 mbar
Formula
To convert a pressure from millibar (mbar) to megapascal (MPa), divide the pressure in millibar by 10000
p(MPa) = p(mbar) / 10000
Examples:
Convert 1 millibar to megapascal:
p(MPa) = 1mbar / 10000 = 0.0001 MPa
Conversion table
| Millibar (mbar) | Megapascal (MPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 mbar | 1.0e-4 MPa |
| 2 mbar | 2.0e-4 MPa |
| 3 mbar | 3.0e-4 MPa |
| 5 mbar | 5.0e-4 MPa |
| 10 mbar | 0.001 MPa |
| 20 mbar | 0.002 MPa |
| 25 mbar | 0.0025 MPa |
| 50 mbar | 0.005 MPa |
| 100 mbar | 0.01 MPa |
| 250 mbar | 0.025 MPa |
| 500 mbar | 0.05 MPa |
| 1000 mbar | 0.1 MPa |
| Megapascal (MPa) | Millibar (mbar) |
|---|---|
| 1 MPa | 10000 mbar |
| 2 MPa | 20000 mbar |
| 3 MPa | 30000 mbar |
| 5 MPa | 50000 mbar |
| 10 MPa | 100000 mbar |
| 20 MPa | 200000 mbar |
| 25 MPa | 250000 mbar |
| 50 MPa | 500000 mbar |
| 100 MPa | 1000000 mbar |
| 250 MPa | 2500000 mbar |
| 500 MPa | 5000000 mbar |
| 1000 MPa | 10000000 mbar |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert millibar to megapascal?
Divide the value in millibar by 10000 to get the result in megapascal. For example, 5 mbar ÷ 10000 = 5.0e-4 MPa.
How many megapascal are in 1 millibar?
1 millibar (mbar) is equal to 1.0e-4 megapascal (MPa).
How do I convert megapascal back to millibar?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in megapascal by 10000 to get the result in millibar.
How accurate is the millibar to megapascal conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 10000 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