A millibar is 100 pascals.
Millibars to Meter of waters Converter — mbar to mH2O
Convert Millibar (mbar) to Meter of water (mH2O) using the exact conversion factor (1 millibar = 0.0101971621 meter of water). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Millibars to Meter of waters converter
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Convert pascals, bars, PSI, atmospheres, mercury columns, water columns, and engineering pressure units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Meter of water column.
Result = input x 100 / 9806.65.
Pressure uses the pascal as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Millibars to Meter of waters
Millibar and Meter of water both show up on pressure gauges — psi is standard on US tire and tool specifications, while bar is the everyday pressure unit across most of the rest of the world. Specifically: A millibar is 100 pascals, and meter of water column.
Formula
meter of waters = millibars × 0.0101971621298
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 millibar equals 100 base units, and 1 meter of water equals 9806.65 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct millibar-to-meter of water factor of 0.0101971621298.
Simple example
1 mbar × 0.01019716213 = 0.0101971621 mH2O
1 millibar = 0.0101971621 meter of waters.
Real-world example
35 mbar × 0.01019716213 = 0.3569006745 mH2O
35 millibars = 0.3569006745 meter of waters.
Conversion table
| Millibar (mbar) | Meter of water (mH2O) |
|---|---|
| 1 mbar | 0.0101971621 mH2O |
| 5 mbar | 0.0509858107 mH2O |
| 10 mbar | 0.1019716213 mH2O |
| 25 mbar | 0.2549290532 mH2O |
| 50 mbar | 0.5098581065 mH2O |
| 100 mbar | 1.019716213 mH2O |
Reverse conversion: Meter of water to Millibar
0.0101971621 mH2O × 98.0665 = 0.9999999971 mbar
0.0101971621 meter of waters = 0.9999999971 millibars.
millibars = meter of waters × 98.0665
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Meter of water to Millibar.
Understanding the Millibar (mbar)
A millibar is 100 pascals.
Understanding the Meter of water (mH2O)
Meter of water column.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many meter of waters are in 1 millibar?
1 millibar equals 0.0101971621 meter of waters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert millibar to meter of water?
Multiply the millibar value by 0.01019716213. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert meter of water back to millibar?
Use the reverse factor: 1 meter of water equals 98.0665 millibars. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a millibar?
Millibar (mbar) is a unit of pressure.
What is a meter of water?
Meter of water (mH2O) is a unit of pressure.
Is the millibar to meter of water conversion exact?
Yes. Both millibar and meter of water are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.01019716213 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.