Pressure conversion

Convert Millibar to Kilopascal

1 millibar (mbar) equals 0.1 kilopascal (kPa). Enter any value below to convert from mbar to kPa.

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1 mbar = 0.1 kPa

All Pressure units

From 1 mbar
UnitValue
Pascal Pa 100
Kilopascal kPa 0.1
Megapascal MPa 0.0001
Bar bar 0.001
Millibar mbar 1
Standard atmosphere atm 0.0009869233
Pound per square inch psi 0.0145037738
Torr Torr 0.7500616827
Millimeter of mercury mmHg 0.7500615758
Inch of mercury inHg 0.0295299802
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Formula

mbar to kPa conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

kPa = mbar x 0.1

Worked example

2 mbar = 0.2 kPa.

Conventional mercury-column units are not measurements adjusted for local temperature or gravity.

Quick reference

Millibar to Kilopascal table

Millibar (mbar)Kilopascal (kPa)
0.010.001
0.10.01
10.1
20.2
50.5
101
252.5
505
10010
1,000100

From unit

About the millibar

Exactly 100 pascals.

Symbol: mbar

To unit

About the kilopascal

One thousand pascals.

Symbol: kPa

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Conversion standard

Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Pressure units. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

mbar to kPa FAQ

How do you convert millibar to kilopascal?

Use the formula kPa = mbar x 0.1. 1 millibar (mbar) equals 0.1 kilopascal (kPa).

Is the mbar to kPa conversion exact?

Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.