Convert newton/square centimeter to micropascal
Please provide values below to convert newton/square centimeter [N/cm^2] to micropascal [µPa], or Convert micropascal to newton/square centimeter.
How to Convert Newton/square Centimeter to Micropascal
1 N/cm^2 = 10000000000 µPa
Example: convert 15 N/cm^2 to µPa:
15 N/cm^2 = 15 × 10000000000 µPa = 150000000000 µPa
Newton/square Centimeter to Micropascal Conversion Table
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Newton/square Centimeter
The newton per square centimeter (N/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of force, the newton, combined with the centimeter as a unit of area. It has been used in fields like engineering and physics to measure pressure, especially in contexts where the centimeter is a convenient unit of length. Its usage predates the widespread adoption of the pascal (Pa), which is equivalent to N/m².
Current Use
The N/cm² is still used in certain engineering and industrial applications, particularly in contexts where pressure measurements are expressed in centimeters rather than meters. It is also used in some scientific fields for convenience, though the pascal is more common internationally.
Micropascal
The micropascal (µPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one millionth of a pascal, used to measure very low pressures.
History/Origin
The micropascal was introduced as part of the SI unit system to quantify extremely small pressure values, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, though it is rarely used in practical applications.
Current Use
The micropascal is primarily used in scientific research, acoustics, and environmental monitoring where precise measurement of very low pressures is required.