Millibars to Kilopascals Converter
Convert millibars (mbar) to kilopascals (kPa)
Result
0.1 kPa
Kilopascals
1 mbar = 0.1 kPa
1 mbar in other units
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How to convert millibars to kilopascals
There are 10 millibars in one kilopascal, so divide the number of millibars by 10.
kPa = mbar ÷ 10
1 mbar = 0.1 kPa · 1 kPa = 10 mbar
Worked example
To convert 5 millibars to kilopascals: 5 mbar ÷ 10 = 0.5 kPa.
About millibars (mbar)
A millibar is one thousandth of a bar (equal to a hectopascal), used in weather maps.
About kilopascals (kPa)
A kilopascal is 1,000 Pa. Tyre pressure is often printed in kPa next to psi.
More conversions
Millibars to other units
Frequently asked questions
How many kilopascals are in one millibar?
One millibar equals 0.1 kilopascals.
How many millibars are in one kilopascal?
One kilopascal equals 10 millibars.
How do I convert millibars to kilopascals?
Use the formula kPa = mbar ÷ 10. For example, 5 mbar ÷ 10 = 0.5 kPa.
