kilopascal [kPa] to hectopascal [hPa] Converter
How to Convert kilopascal to hectopascal
1 kPa = 10 hPa
1 hPa = 0.1 kPa
Example: convert 10 kPa to hPa:
10 kPa = 10 x 10 = 100 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
| Units.kPa.singular [kPa] | Units.hPa.singular [hPa] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kPa | 0.09999999999999999 hPa |
| 0.1 kPa | 1 hPa |
| 1 kPa | 10 hPa |
| 10 kPa | 100 hPa |
| 50 kPa | 500 hPa |
| 100 kPa | 1000 hPa |
| 1000 kPa | 10000 hPa |
| 10000 kPa | 100000 hPa |