hectopascal [hPa] to pascal [Pa] Converter
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How to Convert hectopascal to pascalpascal
1 hPa = 100 Pa
1 Pa = 0.01 hPa
Example: convert 97 hPa to Pa:
97 hPa = 97 x 100 = 9700 Pa
hectopascal
Definition: The hectopascal (symbol: hPa) is a multiple of the pascal, which is the SI unit of pressure. One hPa is equal to 100 pascals.
History/origin: The hectopascal was introduced as a replacement for the millibar (mbar) in meteorology. The change was intended to promote the use of SI units.
Current use: Hectopascals are primarily used in meteorology for measuring atmospheric pressure. 1 hPa is equivalent to 1 mbar, which was previously the standard unit for atmospheric pressure.
pascal
Definition: The pascal (symbol: Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure used to quantify internal pressure, stress, Young's modulus and ultimate tensile strength.
History/origin: The pascal is named after Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer, and philosopher. The unit was adopted in 1971.
Current use: The pascal is used worldwide for measuring pressure in various applications, including meteorology (atmospheric pressure), material science (stress and strain), and engineering (fluid pressure).
hectopascal to pascal Conversion Table
hectopascal [hPa] | pascal [Pa] |
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0.01 hPa | 1 Pa |
0.1 hPa | 10.000000000000002 Pa |
1 hPa | 100 Pa |
10 hPa | 1000 Pa |
50 hPa | 5000 Pa |
100 hPa | 10000 Pa |
1000 hPa | 100000 Pa |
10000 hPa | 1000000 Pa |
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