Convert hectopascal to kilonewton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert hectopascal [hPa] to kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2], or Convert kilonewton/square meter to hectopascal.
How to Convert Hectopascal to Kilonewton/square Meter
1 hPa = 0.1 kN/m^2
Example: convert 15 hPa to kN/m^2:
15 hPa = 15 × 0.1 kN/m^2 = 1.5 kN/m^2
Hectopascal to Kilonewton/square Meter Conversion Table
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Hectopascal
The hectopascal (hPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 100 pascals, commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The hectopascal was introduced as part of the metric system and became widely adopted in meteorology during the 20th century for standardizing atmospheric pressure measurements.
Current Use
Today, the hectopascal is predominantly used in weather reporting and forecasting to indicate atmospheric pressure, with standard sea-level pressure approximately 1013 hPa.
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.