Pressure

Kilopascal to Hectopascals

Convert kilopascal to hectopascals instantly.

About this conversion

Kilopascal (kPa) = 1.000 Pa. Bruges i teknisk dokumentation, medicin og internationale standarder. Dæktryk angives i kPa i mange lande — 200 kPa svarer til 2 bar. Hectopascals (hPa) equal millibars (mbar). The standard unit in weather forecasts — normal air pressure is approximately 1,013 hPa. 1 Kilopascal equals 10 hectopascals. The converter above calculates the result instantly — you can also swap the units to convert in the other direction.

How to use

Enter a value in the kilopascal field and instantly see the result in hectopascals. Click the swap button to reverse the conversion.

Manual calculation

1 kilopascal = 10 hectopascals. Example: 10 kPa = 100 hPa.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert kilopascal to hectopascals?

Multiply the number of kilopascal by 10 to get hectopascals. Example: 10 kPa × 10 = 100 hPa.

Are kilopascal bigger or smaller than hectopascals?

Kilopascal is larger than Hectopascals. One kilopascal equals 10 hectopascals, so the result is a larger number when converting from kilopascal to hectopascals.

What is 5 kilopascal in hectopascals?

5 kPa equals 50 hPa.

How many kilopascal are in 1 hectopascal?

1 hPa equals 0.1 kPa. This is the reverse conversion — useful if you have a value in hectopascals and want it in kilopascal.

What is kilopascal?

Kilopascal (kPa) = 1.000 Pa. Bruges i teknisk dokumentation, medicin og internationale standarder. Dæktryk angives i kPa i mange lande — 200 kPa svarer til 2 bar.

What is hectopascal used for?

Hectopascals (hPa) equal millibars (mbar). The standard unit in weather forecasts — normal air pressure is approximately 1,013 hPa.