Convert gigabar to megabar


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How many gigabar in 1 megabar? The answer is 0.001. We assume you are converting between gigabar and megabar. You can view more details on each measurement unit: gigabar or megabar The SI derived unit for pressure is the pascal. 1 pascal is equal to 1.0E-14 gigabar, or 1.0E-11 megabar. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between gigabars and megabars. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!



Quick conversion chart of gigabar to megabar

1 gigabar to megabar = 1000 megabar

2 gigabar to megabar = 2000 megabar

3 gigabar to megabar = 3000 megabar

4 gigabar to megabar = 4000 megabar

5 gigabar to megabar = 5000 megabar

6 gigabar to megabar = 6000 megabar

7 gigabar to megabar = 7000 megabar

8 gigabar to megabar = 8000 megabar

9 gigabar to megabar = 9000 megabar

10 gigabar to megabar = 10000 megabar


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Definition: Gigabar

The SI prefix "giga" represents a factor of 109, or in exponential notation, 1E9.

So 1 gigabar = 109 bars.

The definition of a bar is as follows:

The bar is a measurement unit of pressure, equal to 1,000,000 dynes per square centimetre (baryes), or 100,000 newtons per square metre (pascals). The word bar is of Greek origin, báros meaning weight. Its official symbol is "bar"; the earlier "b" is now deprecated, but still often seen especially as "mb" rather than the proper "mbar" for millibars.


Definition: Megabar

The SI prefix "mega" represents a factor of 106, or in exponential notation, 1E6.

So 1 megabar = 106 bars.

The definition of a bar is as follows:

The bar is a measurement unit of pressure, equal to 1,000,000 dynes per square centimetre (baryes), or 100,000 newtons per square metre (pascals). The word bar is of Greek origin, báros meaning weight. Its official symbol is "bar"; the earlier "b" is now deprecated, but still often seen especially as "mb" rather than the proper "mbar" for millibars.


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