What is kilopascal?

A kilopascal is a metric pressure unit equal to 1,000 pascals. It is used for weather forecasts, tire pressure specifications in metric countries, and structural and mechanical engineering 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 kilopascal = 10 hectopascal

1 hectopascal = 100 pascal