Convert hectopascal to kilogram-force/square meter
Please provide values below to convert hectopascal [hPa] to kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2], or Convert kilogram-force/square meter to hectopascal.
How to Convert Hectopascal to Kilogram-Force/square Meter
1 hPa = 10.1971621297793 kgf/m^2
Example: convert 15 hPa to kgf/m^2:
15 hPa = 15 × 10.1971621297793 kgf/m^2 = 152.957431946689 kgf/m^2
Hectopascal to Kilogram-Force/square Meter Conversion Table
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Hectopascal
The hectopascal (hPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 100 pascals, commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The hectopascal was introduced as part of the metric system and became widely adopted in meteorology during the 20th century for standardizing atmospheric pressure measurements.
Current Use
Today, the hectopascal is predominantly used in weather reporting and forecasting to indicate atmospheric pressure, with standard sea-level pressure approximately 1013 hPa.
Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.