The pascal is the SI derived unit of pressure. It is defined by the relationship 1 Pa = 1 N/m².
Named after Blaise Pascal, the unit became the standard SI reference for pressure across science and engineering.
Measurement system: International System of Units (SI). SI equivalent: Base SI pressure unit, 1 Pa = 1 N/m².
Pascal facts
- Unit name
- Pascal
- Symbol
- Pa
- Category
- Pressure
- Measurement system
- International System of Units (SI)
- SI equivalent
- Base SI pressure unit, 1 Pa = 1 N/m²
- Common uses
- Scientific calculations, materials analysis and reference conversions
Definition of the pascal
The pascal is the SI derived unit of pressure. It is defined by the relationship 1 Pa = 1 N/m².
Measurement system and SI relationship
International System of Units (SI)
SI equivalent: Base SI pressure unit, 1 Pa = 1 N/m²
History of the pascal
Named after Blaise Pascal, the unit became the standard SI reference for pressure across science and engineering.
Where is the pascal used?
Scientific calculations, materials analysis and reference conversions