1 pascal equals 0 newtons. This is because pascal and newton measure different physical quantities and cannot be directly converted without considering the area involved.
The pascal (Pa) is a unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter (N/m²). Newton (N) is a unit of force. To convert pascal to newton, you must multiply the pressure by the area over which it is applied. Without knowing the area, 1 pascal corresponds to 1 newton per square meter, but not just 1 newton.
Conversion Tool
Result in newton:
Conversion Formula
The conversion formula relates pressure (pascal) and force (newton) through the area over which pressure is applied. The formula is:
Force (N) = Pressure (Pa) × Area (m²)
Since 1 pascal equals 1 newton per square meter, converting pascal to newton requires multiplying by the area in square meters. Without an area, the pascal cannot convert directly to newton.
Example:
Given pressure = 1 Pa, area = 2 m²
Force = 1 Pa × 2 m² = 2 N
This means the force exerted on 2 square meters at 1 pascal pressure is 2 newtons.
Conversion Example
- Convert 5 pascals to newtons with 3 square meters area:
- Multiply 5 Pa by 3 m²
- Force = 5 × 3 = 15 N
- So, 5 Pa corresponds to 15 newtons on 3 m²
- Convert 10 pascals to newtons with 0.5 square meter area:
- Force = 10 × 0.5 = 5 N
- 10 Pa pressure on 0.5 m² equals 5 N force
- Convert 2 pascals to newtons for 4 square meters area:
- Force = 2 × 4 = 8 N
- This means 2 Pa acts as 8 newtons over 4 m²
- Convert 0.1 pascal to newton on 10 m²:
- Force = 0.1 × 10 = 1 N
- So, a slight pressure of 0.1 Pa on 10 m² makes 1 newton
Conversion Chart
The following table shows pascal values from -24.0 to 26.0 and their equivalent force in newtons assuming the area is 1 square meter. Multiply the pascal value by the area (1 m² here) to get force in newtons.
| 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 |
| 4.0 | 4.0 |
| 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 12.0 | 12.0 |
| 16.0 | 16.0 |
| 20.0 | 20.0 |
| 24.0 | 24.0 |
| 26.0 | 26.0 |
To use the chart, pick the pascal value and multiply by the area in square meters to get newton force. Without knowing the area, the values here represent force per square meter.
Related Conversion Questions
- How many newtons does 1 pascal exert on 2 square meters?
- What force in newtons results from 1 pascal pressure applied on 0.5 m²?
- Can 1 pascal be converted directly to newtons without area?
- How do you calculate newton from pascal and area?
- Is 1 pascal equal to 1 newton?
- What is the relationship between pascal and newton in physics?
- How to convert 1 pascal pressure into newtons force step-by-step?
Conversion Definitions
Pascal: The pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter (N/m²). It measures force applied over an area, expressing how much force acts on each square meter of surface. Commonly used in physics, engineering, and meteorology.
Newton: The newton (N) is the SI unit of force, representing the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared (kg·m/s²). It quantifies the strength of pushes or pulls acting on an object in mechanics or physics.
Conversion FAQs
Why can’t I convert 1 pascal directly to newtons without area?
Because pascal measures pressure (force per unit area), converting it to newtons (force) requires knowing the surface area the pressure acts upon. Without area, the conversion is incomplete, since 1 pascal equals 1 newton per square meter, not 1 newton alone.
How to find force in newtons from pressure in pascals?
Multiply the pressure value in pascals by the area in square meters. The formula is Force (N) = Pressure (Pa) × Area (m²). This calculates the total force acting on that area from the given pressure.
Is a negative pascal value valid, and what does it mean in newtons?
Negative pressure values can represent tension or suction forces. When converted using area, it results in negative newtons, indicating force direction opposite to compression, like pulling instead of pushing.
Does increasing area always increase force for constant pascal value?
Yes, since force equals pressure times area, bigger area under the same pressure means greater force exerted. So, doubling the area doubles the force for a given pascal value.
Are pascal and newton used interchangeably in engineering?
No, they measure different quantities; pascal is pressure while newton is force. Engineers use both, but converting between them requires area, so they are not interchangeable units.