Convert nanopascal to kilopascal
Please provide values below to convert nanopascal [nPa] to kilopascal [kPa], or Convert kilopascal to nanopascal.
How to Convert Nanopascal to Kilopascal
1 nPa = 1e-12 kPa
Example: convert 15 nPa to kPa:
15 nPa = 15 × 1e-12 kPa = 1.5e-11 kPa
Nanopascal to Kilopascal Conversion Table
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Nanopascal
The nanopascal (nPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one billionth of a pascal, where 1 nPa = 10^-9 Pa.
History/Origin
The nanopascal was introduced as part of the SI unit system's extension to accommodate very small pressure measurements, primarily in scientific research involving micro- and nanoscale phenomena.
Current Use
Nanopascals are used in high-precision scientific applications such as atmospheric pressure measurements, microfluidics, and nanotechnology research where extremely low pressure differences need to be quantified.
Kilopascal
The kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 pascals, where one pascal is defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The kilopascal was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, replacing larger units like the bar in many applications.
Current Use
The kilopascal is widely used today in various fields such as meteorology, engineering, and physics to measure pressure, including tire pressure, blood pressure, and atmospheric pressure.