Convert 500 Millibars to Hectopascals
Need to convert 500 Millibars to Hectopascals? Use our pressure converter to instantly get the answer.
500 Millibars is equal to 500 Hectopascals.
How to Convert 500 Millibars to Hectopascals
To convert, start with the base conversion factor:
1 Millibar = 1 Hectopascals
Now, we can multiply both sides by 500 to find the result for your value:
(1 × 500) mbar = (1 × 500) hPa
500 mbar = 500.000000 hPa
500 mbar = 500.000000 hPa
Conversion Factors
1 Millibar = 1 Hectopascals
1 Hectopascal = 1 Millibars
Formula:
Hectopascals = Millibars × 1
Calculation:
500 mbar × 1 = 500.000000 hPa
About the Millibar
The millibar (mbar) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. It is equal to 100 pascals or 1 hectopascal. For a more detailed history, read more on Wikipedia.