Enter the pressure applied to an area into the calculator to determine the resulting force. This calculator helps in converting pressure (given in pascals) to force (in newtons).
Pressure to Force Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the force from pressure and area.
F = P * A
Variables:
- F is the force (newtons)
- P is the pressure (pascals)
- A is the area over which the pressure is applied (square meters)
To calculate the force, multiply the pressure by the area over which the pressure is applied.
What is Pressure?
Pressure is defined as the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed. It is commonly measured in pascals (Pa), which is equivalent to one newton per square meter.
How to Calculate Force from Pressure?
The following steps outline how to calculate the force from pressure.
- First, determine the pressure (P) applied in pascals.
- Next, determine the area (A) over which the pressure is applied in square meters.
- Use the formula from above = F = P * A.
- Finally, calculate the force (F) in newtons.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Pressure (P) = 500 pascals
Area (A) = 2 square meters