Pressure
N/mm²tokPa
Convert newtons per square millimetre (N/mm²) to kilopascals (kPa).
Factor1 N/mm² = 1000 kPa
Converter
N/mm²
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
kPa
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
kPa = N/mm² × 1000
Multiply any value in newtons per square millimetre by 1000 to obtain the value in kilopascals.
Worked example
Convert 1 N/mm² to kPa.
- 01Start with 1 N/mm².
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1000 = 1000 kPa.
Result1 N/mm² = 1000 kPa
Conversion table
| N/mm² | kPa |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 1.0000e+5 |
| 200 | 2.0000e+5 |
| 500 | 5.0000e+5 |
| 1000 | 1.0000e+6 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from N/mm² to kPa?
1 N/mm² equals 1000 kPa. To convert, multiply the value in newtons per square millimetre by 1000.
How do I convert 1 N/mm² to kPa?
1 N/mm² = 1000 kPa. For any value, multiply by 1000.
How do I convert kPa back to N/mm²?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.001. So 1 kPa = 0.001 N/mm².
When would I need to convert newton per square millimetre to kilopascal?
Pressure conversions between N/mm² and kPa are common when working with mixed-vendor instrumentation, when piping codes use different units to process datasheets, or when converting field readings into SI for hydraulic calculations.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).