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Kilopascals (kPa) to Millibars (mbar) Converter

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1 Kilopascal = 10 Millibar

Key Formulas

Pound per Sq. Inch → Bar

bar = psi × 0.0689476

Bar → Pound per Sq. Inch

psi = bar × 14.5038

Atmosphere → Pound per Sq. Inch

psi = atm × 14.6959

Pound per Sq. Inch → Atmosphere

atm = psi × 0.068046

Formula

mbar = kPa × 10

A kilopascal equals 10 millibars — since 1 kPa = 1000 Pa and 1 mbar = 100 Pa, then 1000 ÷ 100 = 10. Meteorologists use hPa (hectopascals, equivalent to mbar) for atmospheric pressure. Standard sea-level pressure is 1013.25 hPa/mbar = 101.325 kPa.

Source: NIST SP 811, Table B.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Real-World Examples

A meteorologist confirming 1 kPa = 10 mbar for weather map pressure calculations.

1 kPa = 10 mbar

An aviation meteorologist calculating 50 kPa pressure altitude deviation in mbar for NOTAM.

50 kPa = 500 mbar

A weather forecaster converting 100 kPa (1000 mbar) for European weather chart interpretation.

100 kPa = 1000 mbar

A pilot noting standard atmosphere = 1013.25 mbar = 101.325 kPa for altimeter setting.

101.325 kPa = 1013.25 mbar