Convert newton/square meter to megapascal
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to megapascal [MPa], or Convert megapascal to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Megapascal
1 N/m^2 = 1e-06 MPa
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to MPa:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 1e-06 MPa = 1.5e-05 MPa
Newton/square Meter to Megapascal 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.
Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.