kilopascal [kPa] to hectopascal [hPa] Converter

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How to Convert kilopascal to hectopascalhectopascal

1 kPa = 10 hPa
1 hPa = 0.1 kPa

Example: convert 60 kPa to hPa:
60 kPa = 60 x 10 = 600 hPa

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

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 to hectopascal Conversion Table

kilopascal [kPa]hectopascal [hPa]
0.01 kPa0.09999999999999999 hPa
0.1 kPa1 hPa
1 kPa10 hPa
10 kPa100 hPa
50 kPa500 hPa
100 kPa1000 hPa
1000 kPa10000 hPa
10000 kPa100000 hPa

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