Centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
Centipascals to Decipascals Converter — cPa to dPa
Convert Centipascal (cPa) to Decipascal (dPa) using the exact conversion factor (1 centipascal = 0.1 decipascal). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centipascals to Decipascals converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Decipascal is 0.1 pascal units.
Result = input x 0.01 / 0.1.
Pressure uses the pascal as the base unit.
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About Converting Centipascals to Decipascals
Centipascal and Decipascal both show up on pressure gauges — psi is standard on US tire and tool specifications, while bar is the everyday pressure unit across most of the rest of the world. Specifically: Centipascal is 0.01 pascal units, and decipascal is 0.1 pascal units.
Formula
decipascals = centipascals × 0.1
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centipascal equals 0.01 base units, and 1 decipascal equals 0.1 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centipascal-to-decipascal factor of 0.1.
Simple example
1 cPa × 0.1 = 0.1 dPa
1 centipascal = 0.1 decipascals.
Real-world example
35 cPa × 0.1 = 3.5 dPa
35 centipascals = 3.5 decipascals.
Conversion table
| Centipascal (cPa) | Decipascal (dPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 cPa | 0.1 dPa |
| 5 cPa | 0.5 dPa |
| 10 cPa | 1 dPa |
| 25 cPa | 2.5 dPa |
| 50 cPa | 5 dPa |
| 100 cPa | 10 dPa |
Reverse conversion: Decipascal to Centipascal
0.1 dPa × 10 = 1 cPa
0.1 decipascals = 1 centipascals.
centipascals = decipascals × 10
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decipascal to Centipascal.
Understanding the Centipascal (cPa)
Centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
Understanding the Decipascal (dPa)
Decipascal is 0.1 pascal units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decipascals are in 1 centipascal?
1 centipascal equals 0.1 decipascals, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centipascal to decipascal?
Multiply the centipascal value by 0.1. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decipascal back to centipascal?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decipascal equals 10 centipascals. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centipascal?
Centipascal (cPa) is a unit of pressure.
What is a decipascal?
Decipascal (dPa) is a unit of pressure.
Is the centipascal to decipascal conversion exact?
Yes. Both centipascal and decipascal are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.1 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.