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hectopascal [hPa] to kilopascal [kPa] Converter

Quick Reference

1 hectopascal (hPa) = 0.1 kilopascal (kPa)

1 kilopascal (kPa) = 10 hectopascal (hPa)

How to Convert hectopascal to kilopascal

1 hPa = 0.1 kPa
1 kPa = 10 hPa

To convert hectopascal to kilopascal, divide the value by 10 (equivalently, multiply by 0.1). To convert kilopascal back to hectopascal, multiply by 10.

Example: convert 10 hPa to kPa:
10 hPa = 10 x 0.1 = 1 kPa

↔ Convert kilopascal to hectopascal

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]
1 hPa0.1 kPa
2 hPa0.2 kPa
5 hPa0.5 kPa
10 hPa1 kPa
20 hPa2 kPa
50 hPa5 kPa
100 hPa10 kPa
200 hPa20 kPa
500 hPa50 kPa
1000 hPa100 kPa

Common hectopascal to kilopascal conversions

  • 1 hPa = 0.1 kPa
  • 2 hPa = 0.2 kPa
  • 3 hPa = 0.3 kPa
  • 4 hPa = 0.4 kPa
  • 5 hPa = 0.5 kPa
  • 6 hPa = 0.6 kPa
  • 7 hPa = 0.7 kPa
  • 8 hPa = 0.8 kPa
  • 9 hPa = 0.9 kPa
  • 10 hPa = 1 kPa
  • 12 hPa = 1.2 kPa
  • 15 hPa = 1.5 kPa
  • 20 hPa = 2 kPa
  • 25 hPa = 2.5 kPa
  • 30 hPa = 3 kPa
  • 40 hPa = 4 kPa
  • 50 hPa = 5 kPa
  • 60 hPa = 6 kPa
  • 75 hPa = 7.5 kPa
  • 100 hPa = 10 kPa
  • 150 hPa = 15 kPa
  • 200 hPa = 20 kPa
  • 250 hPa = 25 kPa
  • 300 hPa = 30 kPa
  • 500 hPa = 50 kPa
  • 750 hPa = 75 kPa
  • 1,000 hPa = 100 kPa

Common pairs of Pressure

hectopascal [hPa] to kilopascal [kPa] Converter

What is 1 hPa in kPa?
1 hectopascal (hPa) equals 0.1 kPa, and 1 kPa equals 10 hPa.
How do I convert hectopascal to kilopascal?
Divide by 10: 10 hPa ÷ 10 = 1 kPa. The converter above does it for any value, with the precision you choose.
What is 100 hPa in kPa?
100 hPa = 10 kPa. Common amounts are listed on this page, each with its own step-by-step page.
Is a hectopascal bigger than a kilopascal?
No. 1 hPa is only 0.1 kPa: it takes 10 hPa to make 1 kPa.
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