Converting from Atmosphere (atm) to Meganewton per Square Meter (MN/m²)

What is Atmosphere (atm)

Atmosphere (atm) is a unit of pressure commonly used in the field of physics and engineering. It is defined as the pressure exerted by a column of mercury 76 cm high at 0°C under standard gravity.

What is Meganewton per Square Meter (MN/m²)

Meganewton per Square Meter (MN/m²) is a unit of pressure in the International System of Units (SI). It represents force per unit area, where one meganewton is equal to one million newtons.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion between Atmosphere (atm) and Meganewton per Square Meter (MN/m²) can be done using the following formulas:

1. To convert from atm to MN/m²: MN/m²=atm×0.101325

2. To convert from MN/m² to atm: atm=MN/m²×9.869233

Examples

1. Convert 17 atm to MN/m²:

MN/m²=17×0.101325=1.722525 MN/m²

2. Convert 9 MN/m² to atm:

atm=9×9.869233=88.82309 atm

Performing these conversions is essential in various engineering and scientific applications where pressure values need to be accurately represented in different units.