What does 1 millibar represent?

One millibar equals one-thousandth of a bar and is defined as 100 pascals, commonly used for atmospheric pressure measurement.

Where is kilogram-force per square millimeter used?

It is used in engineering to describe tensile strength and bearing stresses in mechanical parts and appears in some older technical literature.

Is kilogram-force per square millimeter an SI unit?

No, it is a non-SI gravitational unit, with pascal and megapascal preferred in modern scientific applications.

How to Convert from Millibar [mbar] to Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter

Convert pressure units from millibar [mbar] to kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) with ease. Understand their definitions, applications, and how to accurately perform the conversion.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change pressure values from millibar, a common meteorological unit, to kilogram-force per square millimeter, a unit used in mechanical engineering and materials testing.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in millibar [mbar] in the input field
Select kilogram-force per square millimeter as the target unit
Click the convert button to obtain the result in kgf/mm²
Use the converted value for engineering or atmospheric pressure comparisons

Key Features

Converts atmospheric pressure units (millibar) to mechanical stress units (kgf/mm²)
Easy-to-use interface suitable for engineers and meteorologists
Provides direct conversion using established formulas
Supports applications in weather data analysis and materials strength evaluation

Examples

500 mbar equals 0.0050986 kilogram-force/sq. millimeter
1000 mbar equals 0.0101972 kilogram-force/sq. millimeter

Common Use Cases

Translating atmospheric pressure readings into units used for mechanical stress
Evaluating tensile or yield strength in materials testing with relevant pressure units
Analyzing contact or bearing stresses in mechanical components
Comparing pressure measurements across meteorological and engineering disciplines

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct units are selected for input and output to avoid inaccurate conversions
Remember that millibar values pertain mainly to atmospheric pressures, which are much lower than typical engineering stress units
Use the conversion for qualitative comparison between different pressure contexts, not for direct equivalence
Refer to pascal or megapascal units when high precision or SI compliance is required

Limitations

Kilogram-force per square millimeter is a non-SI gravitational unit, less common in modern scientific work
Conversion accuracy can be affected by rounding related to unit definitions
Millibar typically measures atmospheric pressure, which differs greatly in scale compared to kgf/mm² stress levels
Care is needed when applying converted values due to differences in typical usage contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 millibar represent?: One millibar equals one-thousandth of a bar and is defined as 100 pascals, commonly used for atmospheric pressure measurement.
Where is kilogram-force per square millimeter used?: It is used in engineering to describe tensile strength and bearing stresses in mechanical parts and appears in some older technical literature.
Is kilogram-force per square millimeter an SI unit?: No, it is a non-SI gravitational unit, with pascal and megapascal preferred in modern scientific applications.

Key Terminology

Millibar [mbar]: A pressure unit equal to one-thousandth of a bar, equal to 100 pascals, widely used in meteorology.
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²): A non-SI gravitational unit of pressure equal to one kilogram-force applied over one square millimeter, approximately 9.80665 MPa.
Pascal (Pa): The SI unit of pressure defined as one newton per square meter.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is commonly used to report atmospheric pressure?

Kilogram-force per square millimeter

Millibar

Megapascal

What is one kilogram-force per square millimeter approximately equal to in pascals?

100 pascals

9.80665×10^6 pascals

1013.25 pascals

Why must care be taken when comparing millibar values directly with kgf/mm² values?

Because they measure different physical quantities

Because atmospheric pressures are much lower than mechanical stress values

Because they use different conversion formulas

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