hectopascal [hPa] to pascal [Pa] Converter

hPa

Pa

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]
0.01 hPa1 Pa
0.1 hPa10.000000000000002 Pa
1 hPa100 Pa
10 hPa1000 Pa
50 hPa5000 Pa
100 hPa10000 Pa
1000 hPa100000 Pa
10000 hPa1000000 Pa

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