Convert newton/square meter to decipascal
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to decipascal [dPa], or Convert decipascal to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Decipascal
1 N/m^2 = 10 dPa
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to dPa:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 10 dPa = 150 dPa
Newton/square Meter to Decipascal Conversion Table
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Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.
Decipascal
The decipascal (dPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one-tenth of a pascal, where 1 dPa = 0.1 Pa.
History/Origin
The decipascal was introduced as a metric unit to provide finer measurement options within the pressure unit system, though it is rarely used in practice due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
The decipascal is seldom used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific contexts or educational settings for illustrative purposes.