---
title: mbuf_free
framework: Kernel
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
platforms: [macOS 10.4+]
path: kernel/1535684-mbuf_free
---

# mbuf_free

## Declaration

```occ
mbuf_t mbuf_free(mbuf_t mbuf);
```

## Parameters

- `mbuf`: The mbuf to free.

## Return Value

Return Value The next mbuf in the chain.

## Discussion

Discussion Frees a single mbuf. Not commonly used because it doesn't touch the rest of the mbufs on the chain.