1 pascal equals 1 newton per square meter (N/m²), so 1 pascal itself does not directly convert to newton without specifying the area. Therefore, 1 pascal corresponds to a pressure that exerts a force of 1 newton over an area of 1 square meter.
Pascal is a unit of pressure, measuring force per unit area, while newton is a unit of force. To convert pascal to newton, you need to multiply the pressure by the area over which it is applied.
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Result in newton:
Conversion Formula
The conversion formula connects pressure in pascals (Pa) to force in newtons (N) through the area (A) in square meters (m²). The basic relation is:
Force (N) = Pressure (Pa) × Area (m²)
This works because 1 pascal is defined as 1 newton of force applied over an area of 1 square meter. So, if you know the pressure and the area it acts on, multiply them to find the force in newtons.
For example, if the pressure is 1 Pa and the area is 1 m², then:
- Force = 1 Pa × 1 m² = 1 N
If area changes, the force changes proportionally.
Conversion Example
- Convert 5 pascals to newtons assuming area of 2 m²:
- Step 1: Identify pressure = 5 Pa
- Step 2: Area = 2 m²
- Step 3: Force = 5 Pa × 2 m² = 10 N
- So, 5 Pa corresponds to 10 newtons force over 2 square meters.
- Convert 12 pascals to newtons with area 0.5 m²:
- Step 1: Pressure = 12 Pa
- Step 2: Area = 0.5 m²
- Step 3: Force = 12 Pa × 0.5 m² = 6 N
- Convert 0.1 pascal to newtons for 3 m²:
- Step 1: Pressure = 0.1 Pa
- Step 2: Area = 3 m²
- Step 3: Force = 0.1 Pa × 3 m² = 0.3 N
Conversion Chart
The table below shows values from -24.0 pascals to 26.0 pascals converted to newtons assuming an area of 1 square meter. To use the chart, find the pascal value in the first column and then read the corresponding force in newtons in the second column.
| Pascal (Pa) | Newton (N) |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -24.0 |
| -20.0 | -20.0 |
| -16.0 | -16.0 |
| -12.0 | -12.0 |
| -8.0 | -8.0 |
| -4.0 | -4.0 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 10.0 | 10.0 |
| 14.0 | 14.0 |
| 18.0 | 18.0 |
| 22.0 | 22.0 |
| 26.0 | 26.0 |
Related Conversion Questions
- How many newtons does 1 pascal equal on a 3 square meter area?
- What force in newtons results from 1 pascal applied over 0.2 square meters?
- Is 1 pascal always equal to 1 newton force?
- How to calculate newtons from pascals if area is unknown?
- Does 1 pascal equal 1 newton without considering area?
- How does the area affect converting pascal to newton?
- Can 1 pascal be directly converted into newtons?
Conversion Definitions
Pascal: Pascal (Pa) is unit of pressure in the International System of Units, defined as one newton per square meter. It measures the force exerted perpendicular to a surface per unit area. Pressure in pascals quantifies how much force applied over a given surface area.
Newton: Newton (N) is the SI unit of force, named after Isaac Newton. It represents the force needed to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared. Force measured in newtons quantifies push or pull acting on an object.
Conversion FAQs
Can I convert pascal directly to newton without area?
No, because pascal measures pressure, which is force per area, you must know the area to find the force in newtons. Without specifying area, the conversion is incomplete and cannot give a force value.
Why does 1 pascal equal 1 newton per square meter?
Because pressure is defined as force divided by area, 1 pascal is the pressure when a force of 1 newton is applied across 1 square meter area. So pascal combines force and area into one unit.
What if the area is very small, how does it affect the force?
If area decreases, force calculated from pressure decreases proportionally since force = pressure × area. A small area under the same pressure means less total force.
Is negative pascal value possible, and what does it mean?
Negative pascal values indicate suction or tensile pressure (pulling), rather than compression. The force in newtons would also be negative, meaning force direction reverses.
Can this conversion be used for any unit of area?
Only if the area unit is in square meters, because pascal is defined per square meter. Using other area units requires converting them first into square meters for correct calculation.