Pressure
mbartodyn/cm²
Convert millibars (mbar) to dynes per square centimetre (dyn/cm²).
Factor1 mbar = 1000 dyn/cm²
Converter
mbar
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
dyn/cm²
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
dyn/cm² = mbar × 1000
Multiply any value in millibars by 1000 to obtain the value in dynes per square centimetre.
Worked example
Convert 1 mbar to dyn/cm².
- 01Start with 1 mbar.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1000 = 1000 dyn/cm².
Result1 mbar = 1000 dyn/cm²
Conversion table
| mbar | dyn/cm² |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 1.0000e+5 |
| 200 | 2.0000e+5 |
| 500 | 5.0000e+5 |
| 1000 | 1.0000e+6 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from mbar to dyn/cm²?
1 mbar equals 1000 dyn/cm². To convert, multiply the value in millibars by 1000.
How do I convert 1 mbar to dyn/cm²?
1 mbar = 1000 dyn/cm². For any value, multiply by 1000.
How do I convert dyn/cm² back to mbar?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.001. So 1 dyn/cm² = 0.001 mbar.
When would I need to convert millibar to dyne per square centimetre?
Pressure conversions between mbar and dyn/cm² 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).