What is atmosphere?

An atmosphere (atm) is a pressure unit equal to mean atmospheric pressure at sea level, approximately 101,325 pascals. It is used as a reference in chemistry, diving tables, and altitude calculations.

What is hectopascal?

A hectopascal is a pressure unit equal to 100 pascals, numerically identical to the millibar. It is the standard unit for atmospheric pressure reports in modern meteorology and aviation weather data.

Worked examples

1 atmosphere = 1,013.25 hectopascal

1 hectopascal = 100 pascal