Convert bar to microbar
Please provide values below to convert bar [bar] to microbar [µbar], or Convert microbar to bar.
1 bar = 1000000 µbar. To convert bar to microbar, multiply the value by 1000000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 µbar = 1e-06 bar). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 bar = 1000000 µbar
- 1 µbar = 1e-06 bar
- 10 bar = 10000000 µbar
- 100 bar = 100000000 µbar
How to Convert Bar to Microbar
1 bar = 1000000 µbar
Example: convert 15 bar to µbar:
15 bar = 15 × 1000000 µbar = 15000000 µbar
Bar to Microbar Conversion Table
| bar | microbar |
|---|---|
| 1 bar | 1000000 µbar |
| 2 bar | 2000000 µbar |
| 3 bar | 3000000 µbar |
| 5 bar | 5000000 µbar |
| 10 bar | 10000000 µbar |
| 20 bar | 20000000 µbar |
| 50 bar | 50000000 µbar |
| 100 bar | 100000000 µbar |
| 500 bar | 500000000 µbar |
| 1000 bar | 1000000000 µbar |
Bar
The bar is a unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, roughly the atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The bar was introduced in 1909 by the British engineering community as a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in meteorology and engineering contexts.
Current Use
The bar is widely used in meteorology, engineering, and industrial applications to measure pressure, although the pascal is the SI base unit. It is also common in tire pressure measurements and other pressure-related fields.
Microbar
A microbar (µbar) is a unit of pressure equal to one millionth of a bar, where 1 bar equals 100,000 pascals.
History/Origin
The microbar was introduced as a subunit of the bar to measure very low pressures, particularly in meteorology and vacuum technology, gaining usage in the 20th century as precision pressure measurements became more common.
Current Use
Today, the microbar is used primarily in meteorology for measuring atmospheric pressure variations and in scientific research requiring precise low-pressure measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 bar in microbar?
1 bar (bar) = 1000000 microbar (µbar).
How do you convert bar to microbar?
Multiply the bar value by 1000000. For example, 25 bar × 1000000 = 25000000 µbar.
What is 10 bar in microbar?
10 bar = 10000000 µbar.
Which unit is larger, the bar or the microbar?
The bar is the larger unit: 1 bar = 1000000 µbar.