Convert femtopascal to newton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert femtopascal [fPa] to newton/square meter [N/m^2], or Convert newton/square meter to femtopascal.
How to Convert Femtopascal to Newton/square Meter
1 fPa = 1e-15 N/m^2
Example: convert 15 fPa to N/m^2:
15 fPa = 15 × 1e-15 N/m^2 = 1.5e-14 N/m^2
Femtopascal to Newton/square Meter Conversion Table
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Femtopascal
The femtopascal (fPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^-15 pascals.
History/Origin
The femtopascal is a derived SI unit introduced as part of the International System of Units' effort to create a comprehensive set of prefixes for very small measurements, although it is rarely used in practice.
Current Use
The femtopascal is primarily used in scientific research involving extremely low pressure measurements, such as in nanotechnology and quantum physics, but it remains a theoretical unit with limited practical application.
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.