Convert nanopascal to newton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert nanopascal [nPa] to newton/square meter [N/m^2], or Convert newton/square meter to nanopascal.
How to Convert Nanopascal to Newton/square Meter
1 nPa = 1e-09 N/m^2
Example: convert 15 nPa to N/m^2:
15 nPa = 15 × 1e-09 N/m^2 = 1.5e-08 N/m^2
Nanopascal to Newton/square Meter 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.
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.