Hectopascal (hPa) to Pascal (Pa) Converter

100 Pascals (Pa)

Understanding Hectopascals and Pascals

What is a Hectopascal (hPa)?

A hectopascal (hPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 100 pascals. It's commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure. The prefix "hecto" means 100 in the metric system.

What is a Pascal (Pa)?

A pascal (Pa) is the SI unit for pressure, defined as one newton per square meter (N/m²). It's named after Blaise Pascal, the French mathematician and physicist who studied pressure.

Conversion Formula

To convert hectopascals to pascals, multiply the hectopascal value by 100:

Pascals = Hectopascals × 100