hectopascal

Definition (http://www.sensorsone.co.uk/pressure-measurement-glossary/hpa-hectopascal-pressure-unit.html)

Hectopascal is a 100x multiple of the Pascal which is the SI unit for pressure. The Hectopascal is the international unit for measuring atmospheric or barometric pressure. 1 Hectopascal equals 100 Pascals.

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
1 hectopascal equals 1 millibar. 1 hectopascal equals 100 pascals

This term is used for the following terms: 
hPa

Approved Date
07-Sep-2013

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