Kilonewton per Square Meter (kN/m²) in Pressure

What is Kilonewton per Square Meter (kN/m²)

Kilonewton per square meter (kN/m²) is a unit of pressure that expresses force applied over a specific area. The kilonewton (kN) is a metric unit of force, where 1 kN equals 1,000 newtons (N). Thus, kN/m² quantifies how much force in kilonewtons is acting on one square meter of surface area. This unit is commonly used in engineering and physics to describe stress, pressure, and forces in various materials and fluids.

In the context of construction and other fields, understanding pressure in kN/m² is crucial, as it helps engineers to determine the strength and stability of structures. Utilizing the correct pressure measurement can dramatically influence design choices and ensure safety.

The relationship can be mathematically expressed as:

where P is in kN/m², F is the force in kilonewtons, and A is the area in square meters.

Common Conversion Values

Knowing how to convert kN/m² to other pressure units is essential for various applications. Here are some common conversion values for kN/m²:

• Atmosphere (atm):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.009869233 (atm)

• Technical Atmosphere (at):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.01019716 (at)

• Bar:

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.01 (bar)

• Millibar (mbar):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 10 (mbar)

• Barye (Ba):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 10000 (Ba)

• Megapascal (MPa):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.001 (MPa)

• Kilopascal (kPa):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 1 (kPa)

• Hectopascal (hPa):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 10 (hPa)

• Pascal (Pa):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 1000 (Pa)

• Torr:

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 7.500617 (Torr)

• Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m²):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 101.9716 (kgf/m²)

• Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.01019716 (kgf/cm²)

• Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.0001019716 (kgf/mm²)

• Meganeewton per square meter (MN/m²):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.001 (MN/m²)

• Newton per square meter (N/m²):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 1000 (N/m²)

• Newton per square centimeter (N/cm²):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.1 (N/cm²)

• Newton per square millimeter (N/mm²):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.001 (N/mm²)

• Kilopound per square inch (ksi):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.0001450377 (ksi)

• Pound per square foot (psf):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 20.88543 (psf)

• Pound per square inch (psi):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.1450377 (psi)

• Centimeters of mercury (cmHg):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.7500615 (cmHg)

• Millimeters of mercury (mmHg):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 7.500615 (mmHg)

• Micrometers of mercury (µmHg):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 7500.615 (µmHg)

• Feet of mercury (ftHg):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.02460832 (ftHg)

• Inches of mercury (inHg):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.2952998 (inHg)

• Meters of water (mH₂0):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.1019716 (mH₂0)

• Centimeters of water (cmH₂0):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 10.19716 (cmH₂0)

• Millimeters of water (mmH₂0):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 101.9716 (mmH₂0)

• Feet of water (ftH₂0):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 0.3345526 (ftH₂0)

• Inches of water (inH₂0):

  • 1 (kN/m²) = 4.014631 (inH₂0)