Convert gigapascal to newton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert gigapascal [GPa] to newton/square meter [N/m^2], or Convert newton/square meter to gigapascal.
How to Convert Gigapascal to Newton/square Meter
1 GPa = 1000000000 N/m^2
Example: convert 15 GPa to N/m^2:
15 GPa = 15 × 1000000000 N/m^2 = 15000000000 N/m^2
Gigapascal to Newton/square Meter Conversion Table
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Gigapascal
A gigapascal (GPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one billion pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The gigapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure high-pressure phenomena, especially in materials science and geophysics, as a larger unit than the pascal for convenience.
Current Use
GPa is commonly used to quantify stress, pressure in geological formations, material strength, and high-pressure physics applications.
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.