10 hPa equals 1000 pascal.
To convert hectopascals (hPa) to pascals (Pa), multiply the value by 100. This is because 1 hPa is exactly 100 pascals, so 10 hPa multiplied by 100 gives 1000 Pa.
Conversion Tool
Result in pascal:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert hPa to pascal is:
pascal (Pa) = hPa × 100
Since 1 hectopascal equals 100 pascals, you multiply the hectopascal value by 100 to get the equivalent in pascals. This works because the prefix “hecto-” means 100 times the base unit, so 1 hPa = 100 Pa.
Example calculation for 10 hPa:
- Start with 10 hPa
- Multiply by 100 (because 1 hPa = 100 Pa)
- Calculation: 10 × 100 = 1000 Pa
- Result: 10 hPa = 1000 pascal
Conversion Example
- Convert 5 hPa to pascal:
- Take the value 5 hPa
- Multiply by 100 (5 × 100)
- Result is 500 pascal
- Convert 12.5 hPa to pascal:
- 12.5 hPa × 100
- Equals 1250 pascal
- Convert 0.75 hPa to pascal:
- 0.75 × 100
- Result 75 pascal
- Convert 20 hPa to pascal:
- 20 × 100
- Result 2000 pascal
- Convert 3.4 hPa to pascal:
- 3.4 × 100
- Result 340 pascal
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows hPa values from -15.0 to 35.0 and their equivalent in pascal by multiplying each value by 100. You can use it to quickly find pascal values without doing the calculation.
| hPa | Pascal (Pa) |
|---|---|
| -15.0 | -1500 |
| -10.0 | -1000 |
| -5.0 | -500 |
| 0.0 | 0 |
| 5.0 | 500 |
| 10.0 | 1000 |
| 15.0 | 1500 |
| 20.0 | 2000 |
| 25.0 | 2500 |
| 30.0 | 3000 |
| 35.0 | 3500 |
Related Conversion Questions
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Conversion Definitions
hPa (hectopascal): A unit of pressure measurement equal to 100 pascals. It is commonly used in meteorology and atmospheric sciences to express atmospheric pressure. The prefix “hecto” means hundred, so it is a hundred times the base SI unit pascal.
Pascal (Pa): The SI unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter. It measures force applied perpendicular to a surface area. Pascal is widely used in physics, engineering, and meteorology for pressure and stress measurements.
Conversion FAQs
Why is 1 hPa equal to 100 pascals?
The prefix “hecto-” means 100 times the base unit. Since the pascal is the standard unit of pressure, 1 hectopascal is 100 pascals. This is a direct metric system conversion based on prefixes, so the conversion is exact and straightforward.
Can hPa values be negative when converting to pascal?
Yes, negative hPa values convert to negative pascals by the same factor of 100. Negative pressure values might appear in specific contexts such as vacuum measurements or relative pressure differences.
Is the conversion affected by temperature or altitude?
No, the conversion from hPa to pascal is a simple unit conversion and does not depend on external conditions like temperature or altitude. However, atmospheric pressure values themselves can change with those factors.
How precise is the conversion using this formula?
The conversion factor is exact because it is based on the metric prefix system. The only precision limitation comes from the decimal places used in measurements or calculations, not the formula itself.
Can I use this conversion for scientific calculations?
Yes, converting hPa to pascal by multiplying by 100 is standard and accepted in scientific fields, including meteorology and physics. It ensures consistency across different pressure units.