Convert newton/square meter to hectopascal
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to hectopascal [hPa], or Convert hectopascal to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Hectopascal
1 N/m^2 = 0.01 hPa
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to hPa:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 0.01 hPa = 0.15 hPa
Newton/square Meter to Hectopascal 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.
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.