Convert Baryes to Decibars
1 barye (Ba) equals 0.00001 decibars (dbar).
1 Ba = 0.00001 dbar
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Barye to Decibar
- 1 Ba = 0.00001 dbar
- 1 dbar = 100000 Ba
- Example: convert 15 Ba to dbar: 15 Ba = 15 × 0.00001 dbar = 0.00015 dbar
Formula
dbar = Ba ÷ 100000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 Ba = 1 dyn/cm² = 10⁻⁵ N ÷ 10⁻⁴ m² = 0.1 Pa
- 1 dbar = 10⁻¹ bar = 10⁴ Pa
- 1 Ba = 0.1 Pa ÷ 10000 Pa per dbar = 0.00001 dbar
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Barye definition: barye; Decibar definition: decibar.
Worked examples
- A reading of 100 Ba converts to 0.001 dbar.
100 Ba × 0.00001 = 0.001 dbar - A value of 10000 Ba is 0.1 dbar.
10000 Ba × 0.00001 = 0.1 dbar
Barye to Decibar conversion table
| Baryes (Ba) | Decibars (dbar) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 Ba | 0.000001 dbar |
| 1 Ba | 0.00001 dbar |
| 10 Ba | 0.0001 dbar |
| 100 Ba | 0.001 dbar |
| 200 Ba | 0.002 dbar |
| 1000 Ba | 0.01 dbar |
| 10000 Ba | 0.1 dbar |
| 100000 Ba | 1 dbar |
| 1000000 Ba | 10 dbar |
| 1013250 Ba | 10.1325 dbar |
Where it's used
Baryes are used for older physics and acoustics literature, while decibars appear in oceanography: CTD instruments report sea pressure in dbar. Both measure pressure, stress and differential pressure (force per unit area), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Barye to other pressure units
| Conversion | 1 Ba equals |
|---|---|
| barye to pascal | 0.1 Pa |
| barye to kilopascal | 0.0001 kPa |
| barye to megapascal | 1 × 10⁻⁷ MPa |
| barye to psi | 0.00001450377377 psi |
| barye to bar | 0.000001 bar |
| barye to millibar | 0.001 mbar |
| barye to decibar | 0.00001 dbar |
| barye to torr | 0.0007500616827 Torr |
| barye to millimeter of mercury | 0.0007500615758 mmHg |
| barye to millimeter of water | 0.01019716213 mmH₂O |
| barye to centimeter of water | 0.001019716213 cmH₂O |
| barye to inch of water | 0.000401463076 inH₂O |
| barye to inch of water (60 °F) | 0.000401864652 inH₂O (60 °F) |
| barye to inch of mercury | 0.0000295299833 inHg |
| barye to atmosphere | 9.869232667 × 10⁻⁷ atm |
Frequently asked questions
How many decibars are in 1 barye?
1 Ba = 0.00001 dbar.
How do I convert baryes to decibars?
Multiply the value in Ba by 0.00001, or divide it by 100000. For example, 15 Ba × 0.00001 = 0.00015 dbar.
Is the Ba to dbar conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 Ba is exactly 0.00001 dbar.
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm²)".
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "bar", with SI prefix deci (10⁻¹).
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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