hectopascal to bar
Please provide values below to convert hectopascal [hPa] to bar, or change ↔.
hectopascal [hPa]
Definition: A hectopascal is a unit of pressure equal to 100 pascals.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system.
CurrentUse: It is commonly used in meteorology.
funfact: The prefix 'hecto-' comes from the Greek word 'hekaton,' meaning 'hundred.'
bar
Definition: A bar is a unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals.
Historyandorigin: It was introduced in the early 20th century.
CurrentUse: It is used in various scientific and engineering contexts.
funfact: One bar is approximately equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level.
hectopascal [hPa] to bar Conversion Table
| 1 hectopascal [hPa] | 0.001 bar |
| 2 hectopascal [hPa] | 0.002 bar |
| 3 hectopascal [hPa] | 0.003 bar |
| 5 hectopascal [hPa] | 0.005 bar |
| 10 hectopascal [hPa] | 0.01 bar |
| 50 hectopascal [hPa] | 0.05 bar |
| 100 hectopascal [hPa] | 0.1 bar |
| 1000 hectopascal [hPa] | 1 bar |
| 10000 hectopascal [hPa] | 10 bar |
| 100000 hectopascal [hPa] | 100 bar |
| 1000000 hectopascal [hPa] | 1000 bar |
How to Convert hectopascal to bar
1 hectopascal [hPa] = 0.001 bar
1 bar = 1000 hectopascal [hPa]
we use cross multiplication method
hectopascal [hPa] → bar
1 → 0.001
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.001=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.0015