Convert newton/square meter to pascal
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to pascal [Pa], or Convert pascal to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Pascal
1 N/m^2 = 1 Pa
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to Pa:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 1 Pa = 15 Pa
Newton/square Meter to Pascal 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.
Pascal
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
Named after Blaise Pascal, the pascal was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971, replacing earlier units like the bar and atmosphere.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, with common applications including atmospheric pressure, tire pressure, and fluid pressure in systems.