Convert gigapascal to newton/square millimeter
Please provide values below to convert gigapascal [GPa] to newton/square millimeter [N/mm^2], or Convert newton/square millimeter to gigapascal.
How to Convert Gigapascal to Newton/square Millimeter
1 GPa = 1000 N/mm^2
Example: convert 15 GPa to N/mm^2:
15 GPa = 15 × 1000 N/mm^2 = 15000 N/mm^2
Gigapascal to Newton/square Millimeter 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 Millimeter
Newton per square millimeter (N/mm²) is a unit of pressure or stress, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI base unit newton for force and the millimeter for area, commonly used in engineering and material science to measure stress and pressure. It has been in use since the adoption of the SI system, with increased application in fields requiring precise measurement of high pressures.
Current Use
N/mm² is widely used in engineering, material science, and construction to specify material strength, stress, and pressure levels, especially in contexts where high precision is required, such as in the specification of tensile strength and pressure ratings.