Convert kilonewton/square meter to Standard atmosphere
Please provide values below to convert kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2] to Standard atmosphere [atm], or Convert Standard atmosphere to kilonewton/square meter.
How to Convert Kilonewton/square Meter to Standard Atmosphere
1 kN/m^2 = 0.00986923266716013 atm
Example: convert 15 kN/m^2 to atm:
15 kN/m^2 = 15 × 0.00986923266716013 atm = 0.148038490007402 atm
Kilonewton/square Meter to Standard Atmosphere Conversion Table
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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.
Standard Atmosphere
The standard atmosphere (atm) is a unit of pressure defined as 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The standard atmosphere was established in the early 20th century to provide a consistent reference for pressure measurements, based on the average atmospheric pressure at sea level under standard conditions.
Current Use
The atm is commonly used in fields such as meteorology, aviation, and engineering to express pressure, especially in contexts involving gases and atmospheric conditions.