Convert kilonewton/square meter to kilopascal
Please provide values below to convert kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2] to kilopascal [kPa], or Convert kilopascal to kilonewton/square meter.
How to Convert Kilonewton/square Meter to Kilopascal
1 kN/m^2 = 1 kPa
Example: convert 15 kN/m^2 to kPa:
15 kN/m^2 = 15 × 1 kPa = 15 kPa
Kilonewton/square Meter to Kilopascal Conversion Table
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Kilonewton/square Meter
A kilonewton per square meter (kN/m^2) is a unit of pressure equivalent to one kilonewton of force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The kilonewton per square meter is derived from the SI units of force (newton) and area (square meter). It has been used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields like civil and mechanical engineering, since the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, kN/m^2 is commonly used in engineering to specify stress, pressure, and load measurements, often interchangeably with the Pascal (Pa), where 1 kN/m^2 equals 1,000 Pa.
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.