1 pascal is equal to 1 newton per square meter (N/m²), which means 1 pascal corresponds to a force of 1 newton acting uniformly over an area of 1 square meter.
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To explain more, pascal (Pa) is a unit of pressure, while newton (N) is a unit of force. Pressure is force divided by area, so converting 1 pascal directly to newton is not straightforward without specifying the area involved. However, if considering the force applied over 1 square meter, 1 pascal equals 1 newton.
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Conversion Formula
The formula to convert pascal (Pa) to newton (N) requires knowing the area over which the pressure is applied. Pressure is defined as force per unit area:
Pressure (Pa) = Force (N) / Area (m²)
Rearranged, the force can be calculated by:
Force (N) = Pressure (Pa) × Area (m²)
Without specifying area, you can’t convert pascal directly to newton. Assuming 1 square meter area, the force becomes equal to the pressure value in newtons.
Example calculation for 1 Pa over 1 m²:
- Pressure = 1 Pa
- Area = 1 m²
- Force = 1 Pa × 1 m² = 1 N
Conversion Example
- 5 pascal to newton:
- Pressure = 5 Pa
- Assuming area = 1 m²
- Force = 5 × 1 = 5 N
- 12.3 pascal to newton:
- Pressure = 12.3 Pa
- Area = 1 m²
- Force = 12.3 × 1 = 12.3 N
- 0.75 pascal to newton:
- Pressure = 0.75 Pa
- Area = 1 m²
- Force = 0.75 × 1 = 0.75 N
- 100 pascal to newton:
- Pressure = 100 Pa
- Area = 1 m²
- Force = 100 × 1 = 100 N
Conversion Chart
The table below shows conversion from pascal (Pa) to newton (N), assuming the area is 1 square meter. Each pascal value corresponds directly to the same newton value because force equals pressure times area.
| Pascal (Pa) | Newton (N) |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -24.0 |
| -23.0 | -23.0 |
| -22.0 | -22.0 |
| -21.0 | -21.0 |
| -20.0 | -20.0 |
| -19.0 | -19.0 |
| -18.0 | -18.0 |
| -17.0 | -17.0 |
| -16.0 | -16.0 |
| -15.0 | -15.0 |
| -14.0 | -14.0 |
| -13.0 | -13.0 |
| -12.0 | -12.0 |
| -11.0 | -11.0 |
| -10.0 | -10.0 |
| -9.0 | -9.0 |
| -8.0 | -8.0 |
| -7.0 | -7.0 |
| -6.0 | -6.0 |
| -5.0 | -5.0 |
| -4.0 | -4.0 |
| -3.0 | -3.0 |
| -2.0 | -2.0 |
| -1.0 | -1.0 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 3.0 | 3.0 |
| 4.0 | 4.0 |
| 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 9.0 | 9.0 |
| 10.0 | 10.0 |
| 11.0 | 11.0 |
| 12.0 | 12.0 |
| 13.0 | 13.0 |
| 14.0 | 14.0 |
| 15.0 | 15.0 |
| 16.0 | 16.0 |
| 17.0 | 17.0 |
| 18.0 | 18.0 |
| 19.0 | 19.0 |
| 20.0 | 20.0 |
| 21.0 | 21.0 |
| 22.0 | 22.0 |
| 23.0 | 23.0 |
| 24.0 | 24.0 |
| 25.0 | 25.0 |
| 26.0 | 26.0 |
Use the chart by finding the pascal value on the left column and then read across to see the equivalent force in newtons, assuming area is 1 square meter. Negative values indicate force direction opposite to positive axis.
Related Conversion Questions
- How many newtons equal 1 pascal when area is 1 square meter?
- What is the force in newtons for 1 pascal pressure on 2 m²?
- Can I convert 1 pascal directly to newton without area?
- How does area affect pascal to newton conversion for 1 Pa?
- Is 1 pascal equal to 1 newton always or just for 1 m²?
- How to calculate newtons from pascals for pressure on different surfaces?
- What is the formula to convert pascal to newton for 1 Pa?
Conversion Definitions
Pascal (Pa): The pascal is SI unit of pressure defined as one newton per square meter. It measures force applied over an area, quantifying how much force pushes on a surface of one square meter. It is named after Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician and physicist.
Newton (N): Newton is the SI unit of force defined as the force required to accelerate one kilogram of mass at one meter per second squared. It represents the push or pull applied to an object and is fundamental in mechanics to describe motion and interactions.
Conversion FAQs
Can I convert 1 pascal to newton without knowing the area?
No, you cannot convert pascal directly to newton without knowing the surface area. Pascal measures pressure, force per unit area, so you need the area to find force. For example, 1 Pa over 2 m² equals 2 N, but over 0.5 m² equals 0.5 N.
Why does 1 pascal equal 1 newton per square meter?
Because pascal is defined as one newton divided by one square meter, it directly links force and area. This means 1 Pa = 1 N/m², so if pressure acts on 1 m², force in newtons equals the pressure value in pascals.
What happens if the area is different from 1 square meter?
When area changes, force changes proportionally. If the area is bigger, the force increases; if smaller, force decreases. The formula Force = Pressure × Area shows this linear relationship. So, 1 Pa over 3 m² is 3 N.
Is pascal a unit of force?
No, pascal is a unit of pressure, not force. Pressure measures force per unit area. Newton is the unit of force. Mixing them without considering area can cause confusion in conversion.
How do I convert pascal to newton in practical situations?
First, measure the area over which pressure applies. Then multiply pressure value by area. For example, a tire pressure gauge shows pascals, and the force on the tire depends on tire contact patch area, calculated using Force = Pressure × Area.