Convert newton/square meter to petapascal
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to petapascal [PPa], or Convert petapascal to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Petapascal
1 N/m^2 = 1e-15 PPa
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to PPa:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 1e-15 PPa = 1.5e-14 PPa
Newton/square Meter to Petapascal 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.
Petapascal
A petapascal (PPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^15 pascals.
History/Origin
The petapascal was introduced as part of the SI prefix system to represent extremely high pressures, mainly in scientific and industrial contexts, as the need to measure such large values arose with advancements in high-pressure physics and astrophysics.
Current Use
Petapascal is used in fields such as astrophysics, geophysics, and high-pressure physics to quantify extremely high pressures, such as those found in planetary interiors or during high-energy experiments.