hectopascal [hPa] to kilopascal [kPa] Converter
hPa
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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] |
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0.01 hPa | 0.001 kPa |
0.1 hPa | 0.010000000000000002 kPa |
1 hPa | 0.1 kPa |
10 hPa | 1 kPa |
50 hPa | 5 kPa |
100 hPa | 10 kPa |
1000 hPa | 100 kPa |
10000 hPa | 1000 kPa |
Common pairs of Pressure