Convert newton/square meter to terapascal
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to terapascal [TPa], or Convert terapascal to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Terapascal
1 N/m^2 = 1e-12 TPa
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to TPa:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 1e-12 TPa = 1.5e-11 TPa
Newton/square Meter to Terapascal 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.
Terapascal
A terapascal (TPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one trillion pascals (10^12 Pa).
History/Origin
The terapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure extremely high pressures, especially in scientific research involving materials under extreme conditions, such as in geophysics and high-energy physics.
Current Use
The terapascal is used in scientific fields to quantify very high pressures, such as in studying Earth's deep interior, material science, and high-pressure physics experiments.