Convert kilogram-force/square meter to millibar
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to millibar [mbar], or Convert millibar to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Millibar
1 kgf/m^2 = 0.0980665 mbar
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to mbar:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 0.0980665 mbar = 1.4709975 mbar
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Millibar Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
Millibar
A millibar (mbar) is a unit of pressure measurement equal to one-thousandth of a bar, commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The millibar was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for meteorological measurements, replacing the bar in many applications due to its smaller size. It became widely adopted in weather reporting and atmospheric studies.
Current Use
Today, the millibar is still used in meteorology and atmospheric sciences to report atmospheric pressure, although it is gradually being replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts. It remains a standard unit in weather forecasts and reports.