Kilograms per Square Centimeter to Hectopascals Converter
980.665 hPa
How to Convert Kilograms per Square Centimeter to Hectopascals
To convert from kilograms per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) to hectopascals (hPa), multiply the pressure value by 980.665:
Pressure (hPa) = Pressure (kgf/cm²) × 980.665
Example Calculation
Let's convert 5 kgf/cm² to hectopascals:
5 kgf/cm² × 980.665 = 4,903.325 hPa
Understanding the Units
Kilogram per Square Centimeter (kgf/cm²)
A non-SI metric unit of pressure equal to the pressure exerted by a force of one kilogram-force on an area of one square centimeter.
Hectopascal (hPa)
The SI-derived unit of pressure equal to 100 pascals. It's commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.