Convert kilonewton/square meter to newton/square millimeter
Please provide values below to convert kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2] to newton/square millimeter [N/mm^2], or Convert newton/square millimeter to kilonewton/square meter.
How to Convert Kilonewton/square Meter to Newton/square Millimeter
1 kN/m^2 = 0.001 N/mm^2
Example: convert 15 kN/m^2 to N/mm^2:
15 kN/m^2 = 15 × 0.001 N/mm^2 = 0.015 N/mm^2
Kilonewton/square Meter to Newton/square Millimeter Conversion Table
| kilonewton/square meter | newton/square millimeter |
|---|
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.
Newton/square Millimeter
Newton per square millimeter (N/mm²) is a unit of pressure or stress, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI base unit newton for force and the millimeter for area, commonly used in engineering and material science to measure stress and pressure. It has been in use since the adoption of the SI system, with increased application in fields requiring precise measurement of high pressures.
Current Use
N/mm² is widely used in engineering, material science, and construction to specify material strength, stress, and pressure levels, especially in contexts where high precision is required, such as in the specification of tensile strength and pressure ratings.