Convert atmosphere technical to kilonewton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert atmosphere technical [at] to kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2], or Convert kilonewton/square meter to atmosphere technical.
How to Convert Atmosphere Technical to Kilonewton/square Meter
1 at = 98.0665 kN/m^2
Example: convert 15 at to kN/m^2:
15 at = 15 × 98.0665 kN/m^2 = 1470.9975 kN/m^2
Atmosphere Technical to Kilonewton/square Meter Conversion Table
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Atmosphere Technical
The atmosphere technical (at) is a unit of pressure defined as exactly 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The atmosphere technical was established as a standard unit of pressure in the early 20th century to facilitate scientific and engineering calculations involving atmospheric pressure, aligning with the international standard atmosphere (ISA).
Current Use
It is primarily used in scientific, meteorological, and engineering contexts to quantify atmospheric pressure, especially in fields requiring standardized pressure measurements at sea level.
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.