Convert Standard atmosphere to picopascal
Please provide values below to convert Standard atmosphere [atm] to picopascal [pPa], or Convert picopascal to Standard atmosphere.
How to Convert Standard Atmosphere to Picopascal
1 atm = 1.01325e+17 pPa
Example: convert 15 atm to pPa:
15 atm = 15 × 1.01325e+17 pPa = 1.519875e+18 pPa
Standard Atmosphere to Picopascal Conversion Table
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Standard Atmosphere
The standard atmosphere (atm) is a unit of pressure defined as 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The standard atmosphere was established in the early 20th century to provide a consistent reference for pressure measurements, based on the average atmospheric pressure at sea level under standard conditions.
Current Use
The atm is commonly used in fields such as meteorology, aviation, and engineering to express pressure, especially in contexts involving gases and atmospheric conditions.
Picopascal
The picopascal (pPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^-12 pascals, representing an extremely small pressure measurement.
History/Origin
The picopascal was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very low pressures, primarily in scientific research and specialized fields requiring high precision. Its usage has been limited due to the small magnitude of the unit.
Current Use
Currently, the picopascal is rarely used in practical applications but may be employed in scientific experiments involving ultra-low pressure measurements or in theoretical contexts where extremely small pressure values are relevant.