Convert kilonewton/square meter to pascal
Please provide values below to convert kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2] to pascal [Pa], or Convert pascal to kilonewton/square meter.
How to Convert Kilonewton/square Meter to Pascal
1 kN/m^2 = 1000 Pa
Example: convert 15 kN/m^2 to Pa:
15 kN/m^2 = 15 × 1000 Pa = 15000 Pa
Kilonewton/square Meter to Pascal Conversion Table
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Kilonewton/square Meter
A kilonewton per square meter (kN/m^2) is a unit of pressure equivalent to one kilonewton of force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The kilonewton per square meter is derived from the SI units of force (newton) and area (square meter). It has been used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields like civil and mechanical engineering, since the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, kN/m^2 is commonly used in engineering to specify stress, pressure, and load measurements, often interchangeably with the Pascal (Pa), where 1 kN/m^2 equals 1,000 Pa.
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.