Convert hectopascal to newton/square millimeter
Please provide values below to convert hectopascal [hPa] to newton/square millimeter [N/mm^2], or Convert newton/square millimeter to hectopascal.
How to Convert Hectopascal to Newton/square Millimeter
1 hPa = 0.0001 N/mm^2
Example: convert 15 hPa to N/mm^2:
15 hPa = 15 × 0.0001 N/mm^2 = 0.0015 N/mm^2
Hectopascal to Newton/square Millimeter 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.
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.