Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units.
Kilopascals to Hectopascals Converter — kPa to hPa
Convert Kilopascal (kPa) to Hectopascal (hPa) using the exact conversion factor (1 kilopascal = 10 hectopascal). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Kilopascals to Hectopascals converter
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Hectopascal is 100 pascal units.
Result = input x 1000 / 100.
Pressure uses the pascal as the base unit.
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About Converting Kilopascals to Hectopascals
Kilopascal and Hectopascal 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: Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units, and hectopascal is 100 pascal units.
Formula
hectopascals = kilopascals × 10
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kilopascal equals 1000 base units, and 1 hectopascal equals 100 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kilopascal-to-hectopascal factor of 10.
Simple example
1 kPa × 10 = 10 hPa
1 kilopascal = 10 hectopascals.
Real-world example
35 kPa × 10 = 350 hPa
35 kilopascals = 350 hectopascals.
Conversion table
| Kilopascal (kPa) | Hectopascal (hPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 10 hPa |
| 5 kPa | 50 hPa |
| 10 kPa | 100 hPa |
| 25 kPa | 250 hPa |
| 50 kPa | 500 hPa |
| 100 kPa | 1,000 hPa |
Reverse conversion: Hectopascal to Kilopascal
10 hPa × 0.1 = 1 kPa
10 hectopascals = 1 kilopascal.
kilopascals = hectopascals × 0.1
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Hectopascal to Kilopascal.
Understanding the Kilopascal (kPa)
Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units.
Understanding the Hectopascal (hPa)
Hectopascal is 100 pascal units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hectopascals are in 1 kilopascal?
1 kilopascal equals 10 hectopascals, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kilopascal to hectopascal?
Multiply the kilopascal value by 10. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert hectopascal back to kilopascal?
Use the reverse factor: 1 hectopascal equals 0.1 kilopascals. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kilopascal?
Kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure.
What is a hectopascal?
Hectopascal (hPa) is a unit of pressure.
Is the kilopascal to hectopascal conversion exact?
Yes. Both kilopascal and hectopascal are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 10 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.