Convert Kilopascals (kPa) to Megapascals (MPa)
Enter a value below to convert Kilopascals (kPa) to Megapascals (MPa).
Conversion:
1 Kilopascals (kPa) = 0.001 Megapascals (MPa)
How to Convert Kilopascals (kPa) to Megapascals (MPa)
1 kpa = 0.001 mpa
1 mpa = 1000 kpa
Example: convert 15 Kilopascals (kPa) to Megapascals (MPa):
25 kpa = 0.025 mpa
Kilopascals (kPa) to Megapascals (MPa) Conversion Table
| Kilopascals (kPa) | Megapascals (MPa) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kpa | 0.00001 mpa |
| 0.1 kpa | 0.0001 mpa |
| 1 kpa | 0.001 mpa |
| 2 kpa | 0.002 mpa |
| 3 kpa | 0.003 mpa |
| 5 kpa | 0.005 mpa |
| 10 kpa | 0.01 mpa |
| 20 kpa | 0.02 mpa |
| 50 kpa | 0.05 mpa |
| 100 kpa | 0.1 mpa |
| 1000 kpa | 1 mpa |
Kilopascals (kPa)
Definition
A kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 pascals. It provides a practical scale for many common pressure measurements.
History
The kilopascal became widely used with the adoption of SI units in the 20th century. It offered a convenient alternative to the bar and atmosphere for expressing everyday pressures.
Current use
Kilopascals are commonly used for tire pressure specifications (outside the US), blood pressure in some countries, weather station atmospheric pressure reports, and industrial process pressures.
Megapascals (MPa)
Definition
A megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000,000 pascals or 1,000 kilopascals. It is used for expressing very high pressures.
History
The megapascal became the standard unit for material science and structural engineering as SI units spread globally. It replaced older units like kgf/cm² in many engineering specifications.
Current use
Megapascals are the standard unit for expressing tensile strength, yield strength, and compressive strength of materials. Concrete, steel, and composite material specifications use MPa worldwide.