Convert decipascal to kilonewton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert decipascal [dPa] to kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2], or Convert kilonewton/square meter to decipascal.
How to Convert Decipascal to Kilonewton/square Meter
1 dPa = 0.0001 kN/m^2
Example: convert 15 dPa to kN/m^2:
15 dPa = 15 × 0.0001 kN/m^2 = 0.0015 kN/m^2
Decipascal to Kilonewton/square Meter Conversion Table
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Decipascal
The decipascal (dPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one-tenth of a pascal, where 1 dPa = 0.1 Pa.
History/Origin
The decipascal was introduced as a metric unit to provide finer measurement options within the pressure unit system, though it is rarely used in practice due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
The decipascal is seldom used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific contexts or educational settings for illustrative purposes.
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.