Pressure
N/mm²tobar
Convert newtons per square millimetre (N/mm²) to bar (bar).
Factor1 N/mm² = 10 bar
Converter
N/mm²
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
bar
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
bar = N/mm² × 10
Multiply any value in newtons per square millimetre by 10 to obtain the value in bar.
Worked example
Convert 1 N/mm² to bar.
- 01Start with 1 N/mm².
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 10 = 10 bar.
Result1 N/mm² = 10 bar
Conversion table
| N/mm² | bar |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 20 | 200 |
| 50 | 500 |
| 100 | 1000 |
| 200 | 2000 |
| 500 | 5000 |
| 1000 | 10000 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from N/mm² to bar?
1 N/mm² equals 10 bar. To convert, multiply the value in newtons per square millimetre by 10.
How do I convert 1 N/mm² to bar?
1 N/mm² = 10 bar. For any value, multiply by 10.
How do I convert bar back to N/mm²?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.1. So 1 bar = 0.1 N/mm².
When would I need to convert newton per square millimetre to bar?
Pressure conversions between N/mm² and bar 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).