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13.248282 inH₂O

rate:1 hPa = 0.40146308 inH₂O

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33 hPa
Unit Symbol Value
Metric
PascalsPa3,300
KilopascalskPa3.3
MegapascalsMPa0.0033
HectopascalshPa33
Barsbar0.033
Millibarsmbar33
Kilogram force/cm²kgf/cm²0.033651
Dynes/cm²dyn/cm²33,000
Meteorological / Liquid column
Atmospheresatm0.032568
Millimeters of mercurymmHg24.752036
Inches of mercuryinHg0.974489
Millimeters of watermmH₂O336.50635
Inches of waterinH₂O13.248282
Imperial / US
Pounds force/in²psi0.478625
Kilopounds force/in²ksi0.000479
Pounds force/ft²psf68.921933

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Pressure conversion is an important reference in mechanical engineering, meteorology, and medicine. When inflating car tires, gauges often show psi or bar; in repair shops, mechanics might use kg/cm² or kPa. Weather forecasts use hectopascals (hPa).

History & Background

In the 17th century, Torricelli conducted his famous mercury column experiment and invented the barometer. In the 19th century, the Industrial Revolution and steam engines created a need to measure steam pressure, leading to the "standard atmosphere (atm)."

Conversion Details

Pressure conversion is based on the pascal (Pa).

Common conversions: 1 atm = 101.325 kPa = 760 mmHg, 1 bar = 100 kPa ≈ 14.504 psi.