Bar to Millibar Converter
Convert pressure measurements from bars to millibars instantly with our free calculator.
How to Convert Bars to Millibars
To convert a pressure measurement from bars to millibars, multiply the value by 1,000. This is because one bar equals 1,000 millibars.
Formula: millibars = bars × 1,000
Example Conversion
Let's convert 5 bars to millibars:
5 bars × 1,000 = 5,000 millibars
Understanding Pressure Units
What is a Bar?
A bar is a metric unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals (Pa) or approximately 0.987 standard atmospheres. It's commonly used in meteorology and engineering applications.
What is a Millibar?
A millibar (mbar) is equal to one-thousandth of a bar. It's frequently used in weather forecasting and is equivalent to one hectopascal (hPa). Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is approximately 1,013.25 millibars.