A force of 6 kN acts on an area of 4m². What is the pressure?

Given:

s = 4 m2 (square meter) – the area of some surface;

F = 6 kN (kilonewton) – force acting on a surface with area s.

It is required to determine P (Pascal) – the pressure created by this force.

Let’s convert the units of measure of force into the SI system:

F = 6 kN = 6 * 10 ^ 3 = 6 * 1000 = 6000 Newtons.

Then, to determine the pressure, you must use the following formula:

P = F / s = 6000/4 = 1500 Pascal (1.5 kPa).

Answer: The pressure generated by the force is 1500 Pascal (1.5 kPa).