Pascal

Pa

Scientific Unit

The pascal is the SI unit of pressure named after French mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal. It's the standard unit in physics and engineering but is rarely used for everyday measurements.

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1 Pa = kPa

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Pascal (Pa)

The pascal is the SI unit of pressure named after French mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal. It’s the standard unit in physics and engineering but is rarely used for everyday measurements.

Characteristics

  • SI unit of pressure
  • Base unit for pressure conversions
  • 1 Pa = 1 N/m²
  • Very small unit: atmospheric pressure ≈ 101,325 Pa
  • Used in: scientific calculations, vacuum measurements

Conversions

  • 1 Pa = 0.00001 bar
  • 1 Pa = 0.00000987 atm
  • 1 Pa = 0.0075006 Torr
  • 1 Pa = 0.000145038 psi
  • 1000 Pa = 1 kilopascal (kPa)

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