Mechanics
Pressure
Pressure is force per unit area, measuring how concentrated a force is.
Variables
PPa
Pressure
Force per unit area
FN
Force
Normal force applied
Am²
Area
Surface area
Derivation
Definition: P = F/A. In fluids, pressure acts perpendicular to surfaces.
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Common questions
What is the Pressure formula?
Pressure is written P = F/A. Pressure is force per unit area, measuring how concentrated a force is. It belongs to Mechanics, under Dynamics.
What are the units in P = F/A?
In SI units, P is pressure, measured in N/m²; F is force, measured in kg·m/s²; A is area, measured in m².
How is the Pressure formula derived?
Definition: P = F/A. In fluids, pressure acts perpendicular to surfaces. The result is P = F/A.