pascal [Pa] to hectopascal [hPa] Converter
Quick Reference
1 pascal (Pa) = 0.01 hectopascal (hPa)
1 hectopascal (hPa) = 100 pascal (Pa)
How to Convert pascal to hectopascal
1 Pa = 0.01 hPa
1 hPa = 100 Pa
To convert pascal to hectopascal, divide the value by 100 (equivalently, multiply by 0.01). To convert hectopascal back to pascal, multiply by 100.
Example: convert 10 Pa to hPa:
10 Pa = 10 x 0.01 = 0.1 hPa
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
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 to hectopascal Conversion Table
| pascal [Pa] | hectopascal [hPa] |
|---|---|
| 1 Pa | 0.01 hPa |
| 2 Pa | 0.02 hPa |
| 5 Pa | 0.049999999999999996 hPa |
| 10 Pa | 0.09999999999999999 hPa |
| 20 Pa | 0.19999999999999998 hPa |
| 50 Pa | 0.5 hPa |
| 100 Pa | 1 hPa |
| 200 Pa | 2 hPa |
| 500 Pa | 5 hPa |
| 1000 Pa | 10 hPa |
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