Hectopascal to Kilogram per Square Meter Converter

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How to Convert Hectopascals to Kilograms per Square Meter

To convert hectopascals (hPa) to kilograms per square meter (kgf/m²), multiply the pressure value by 10.197162:

kgf/m² = hPa × 10.197162

Common Pressure Conversions

  • 1 hPa = 10.197162 kgf/m²
  • 100 hPa = 1,019.7162 kgf/m²
  • 1,000 hPa = 10,197.162 kgf/m²

Understanding the Units

Hectopascal (hPa)

The hectopascal is the internationally recognized unit for measuring atmospheric pressure. It equals 100 pascals, where one pascal is defined as the pressure of one newton per square meter. Meteorologists commonly use hectopascals in weather forecasting.

Kilogram per Square Meter (kgf/m²)

The kilogram per square meter represents the pressure exerted by a force of one kilogram-force over an area of one square meter. While this unit is still used in some engineering applications, it's worth noting that it's considered deprecated in favor of SI units like the pascal.