Convert hectopascal to atmosphere technical
Please provide values below to convert hectopascal [hPa] to atmosphere technical [at], or Convert atmosphere technical to hectopascal.
How to Convert Hectopascal to Atmosphere Technical
1 hPa = 0.00101971621297793 at
Example: convert 15 hPa to at:
15 hPa = 15 × 0.00101971621297793 at = 0.0152957431946689 at
Hectopascal to Atmosphere Technical 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.
Atmosphere Technical
The atmosphere technical (at) is a unit of pressure defined as exactly 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The atmosphere technical was established as a standard unit of pressure in the early 20th century to facilitate scientific and engineering calculations involving atmospheric pressure, aligning with the international standard atmosphere (ISA).
Current Use
It is primarily used in scientific, meteorological, and engineering contexts to quantify atmospheric pressure, especially in fields requiring standardized pressure measurements at sea level.