Convert newton/square meter to millipascal
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to millipascal [mPa], or Convert millipascal to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Millipascal
1 N/m^2 = 1000 mPa
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to mPa:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 1000 mPa = 15000 mPa
Newton/square Meter to Millipascal Conversion Table
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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.
Millipascal
A millipascal (mPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one thousandth of a pascal, the SI unit of pressure.
History/Origin
The millipascal is derived from the pascal, which was named after Blaise Pascal. It is used in contexts requiring very small pressure measurements, but its usage is relatively uncommon due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
Millipascals are primarily used in scientific and engineering fields to measure very low pressures, such as in fluid dynamics, vacuum systems, and sensitive instrumentation within the 'Pressure' converter category of 'Common Converters'.