Hectopascal To Centipascal Converter

(hPa to cPa converter)

Convert Hectopascal to Centipascal


Effortlessly Convert Pressure Units from hPa to cPa


(Last Updated On: 2024-10-18)

Discover the ease of converting pressure units with our hPa to cPa Converter. Developed by Newtum, this tool provides quick and accurate conversions, sparking your curiosity to explore more about this handy utility.

What are Hectopascal and Centipascal

Definition of Hectopascal

A hectopascal (hPa) is a unit of pressure defined as equivalent to 100 pascals. It's commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure, indicating weather patterns. The term hPa combines the SI prefix 'hecto-' with the pascal, the SI unit for pressure named after Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician and physicist renowned for his contributions to fluid dynamics and pressure.

Definition of Centipascal

The centipascal (cPa) is a pressure measurement unit that is one hundredth of a pascal, the standard unit of pressure in the International System of Units (SI). Pascals measure the force per unit area applied on a surface perpendicular to the force. Centipascals, being a smaller subdivision, allow for more precise pressure measurements in scientific and industrial contexts.

Hectopascal to Centipascal Conversion Table

Hectopascal (hPa) Centipascal (cPa)
1 hPa 10,000 cPa
5 hPa 50,000 cPa
10 hPa 100,000 cPa
20 hPa 200,000 cPa
50 hPa 500,000 cPa
100 hPa 1,000,000 cPa
200 hPa 2,000,000 cPa
500 hPa 5,000,000 cPa
1000 hPa 10,000,000 cPa
2000 hPa 20,000,000 cPa

Conversion of Hectopascal to Centipascal

1 hPa = 10,000 cPa
1 cPa = 0.0001 hPa

Example 1:
Convert 15 hPa to cPa:
15 hPa = 15 × 10,000 cPa = 150,000 cPa

Example 2:
Convert 75 hPa to cPa:
75 hPa = 75 × 10,000 cPa = 750,000 cPa

History of Hectopascal and Centipascal

The Hectopascal to Centipascal Converter emerged from the need to standardize pressure readings in various scientific and industrial fields. Its history reflects the evolution of pressure measurement and the adoption of the metric system, simplifying conversions and enhancing accuracy in data reporting and analysis.

How to use Hectopascal to Centipascal Converter

Real Life Applications of Hectopascal to Centipascal

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Solved Examples hPa to cPa

Example 1:
Converting 30 hPa to cPa:
30 hPa = 30 × 10,000 cPa = 300,000 cPa

Example 2:
Converting 120 hPa to cPa:
120 hPa = 120 × 10,000 cPa = 1,200,000 cPa

FAQs: Hectopascal to Centipascal Converter

Q1: What is a hectopascal?

A1: A hectopascal is a unit of pressure equal to 100 pascals and commonly used in meteorology.

Q2: How do I convert hPa to cPa?

A2: Use our converter tool by entering the hPa value to receive the equivalent cPa value.

Q3: Can I convert cPa back to hPa?

A3: Yes, our tool also allows reverse conversions from cPa to hPa.