Question 1

How many mbar in 1 atm?

Accepted Answer

1 atm = 1013.25 mbar. Standard sea-level pressure. mbar = hPa (identical units).

Question 2

What is millibar used for?

Accepted Answer

Weather forecasting, aviation altimeters. 1 mbar = 1 hPa = 100 Pa. Storms have low mbar readings.

Question 3

What pressure units do different industries use?

Accepted Answer

PSI in US/UK automotive and HVAC. Bar/kPa in European engineering. mmHg/torr in medicine. Atmospheres in diving and altitude.

Question 4

Is gauge pressure different from absolute pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Gauge pressure reads 0 at atmospheric pressure. Absolute pressure adds atmospheric (~14.7 psi). Vacuum gauge shows negative gauge pressure.

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