Pressure
kgf/cm²tombar
Convert kilograms-force per square centimetre (kgf/cm²) to millibars (mbar).
Factor1 kgf/cm² = 980.665 mbar
Converter
kgf/cm²
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
mbar
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
mbar = kgf/cm² × 980.665
Multiply any value in kilograms-force per square centimetre by 980.665 to obtain the value in millibars.
Worked example
Convert 1 kgf/cm² to mbar.
- 01Start with 1 kgf/cm².
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 980.665 = 980.665 mbar.
Result1 kgf/cm² = 980.665 mbar
Conversion table
| kgf/cm² | mbar |
|---|---|
| 1 | 980.66 |
| 2 | 1961.3 |
| 5 | 4903.3 |
| 10 | 9806.6 |
| 20 | 19613 |
| 50 | 49033 |
| 100 | 98067 |
| 200 | 1.9613e+5 |
| 500 | 4.9033e+5 |
| 1000 | 9.8067e+5 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from kgf/cm² to mbar?
1 kgf/cm² equals 980.665 mbar. To convert, multiply the value in kilograms-force per square centimetre by 980.665.
How do I convert 1 kgf/cm² to mbar?
1 kgf/cm² = 980.665 mbar. For any value, multiply by 980.665.
How do I convert mbar back to kgf/cm²?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.001019716. So 1 mbar = 0.00101972 kgf/cm².
When would I need to convert kilogram-force per square centimetre to millibar?
Pressure conversions between kgf/cm² and mbar are common when working with mixed-vendor instrumentation, when piping codes use different units to process datasheets, or when converting field readings into SI for hydraulic calculations.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).