hectopascal [hPa] to kilopascal [kPa] Converter

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How to Convert hectopascal to kilopascalkilopascal

1 hPa = 0.1 kPa
1 kPa = 10 hPa

Example: convert 88 hPa to kPa:
88 hPa = 88 x 0.1 = 8.8 kPa

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.

kilopascal

Definition: The kilopascal (symbol: kPa) is a multiple of the pascal, which is the SI unit of pressure and stress. One kPa is equal to 1000 pascals.

History/origin: Like the pascal, the kilopascal's origin is tied to the development of SI units. It provides a more convenient scale for expressing pressures larger than a single pascal.

Current use: Kilopascals are widely used in engineering, construction, and meteorology for measuring air pressure, fluid pressure, and mechanical stress.

hectopascal to kilopascal Conversion Table

hectopascal [hPa]kilopascal [kPa]
0.01 hPa0.001 kPa
0.1 hPa0.010000000000000002 kPa
1 hPa0.1 kPa
10 hPa1 kPa
50 hPa5 kPa
100 hPa10 kPa
1000 hPa100 kPa
10000 hPa1000 kPa

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