Convert 1 Bar to Hectopascals
The conversion result between Bar and Hectopascals is 1000.
1 Bar = 1000 Hectopascals.
1 Bar in Other Pressure Units
| 1 Bar | = | 14.503774 Pounds-force per square inch |
| 1 Bar | = | 100 Kilopascals |
| 1 Bar | = | 0.986923 Standard Atmospheres |
| 1 Bar | = | 100000 Pascals |
| 1 Bar | = | 750.061685 Torr |
How to Convert 1 Bar to Hectopascals
To convert, start with the base conversion factor:
1 Bar = 1,000 Hectopascals
Now multiply by 1:
(1 × 1) bar = (1,000 × 1) hPa
1 bar = 1000 hPa
1 bar = 1000 hPa
Conversion Factors
1 Bar = 1,000 Hectopascals
1 Hectopascal = 0.001 Bar
Formula:
Hectopascals = Bar × 1,000
Calculation:
1 bar × 1,000 = 1000 hPa
About the Bar
The bar is a metric unit of pressure, but not part of the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as exactly 100,000 Pa, and is slightly less than the average atmospheric pressure on Earth at sea level. For a more detailed history, read more on Wikipedia.