Convert hectopascal to terapascal
Please provide values below to convert hectopascal [hPa] to terapascal [TPa], or Convert terapascal to hectopascal.
How to Convert Hectopascal to Terapascal
1 hPa = 1e-10 TPa
Example: convert 15 hPa to TPa:
15 hPa = 15 × 1e-10 TPa = 1.5e-09 TPa
Hectopascal to Terapascal 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.
Terapascal
A terapascal (TPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one trillion pascals (10^12 Pa).
History/Origin
The terapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure extremely high pressures, especially in scientific research involving materials under extreme conditions, such as in geophysics and high-energy physics.
Current Use
The terapascal is used in scientific fields to quantify very high pressures, such as in studying Earth's deep interior, material science, and high-pressure physics experiments.