Pressure is defined as the amount of force distributed over a specific area. Mathematically, this is expressed by: P = F / A, where F is measured in newtons and A is measured in square meters.
The SI unit is called a Pascal, which is defined by:
1 Pascal = 1 newton/square meter, or
1 Pascal = 1 N/m².
The Pascal is named after Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician and physicist, and represents how much force is applied over an area. For instance, if you apply a force of 10 N over an area of 2 m², then: P = 10 / 2 = 5 Pa