Convert Megapascals (MPa) to Bar
Enter a value below to convert Megapascals (MPa) to Bar.
Conversion:
1 Megapascals (MPa) = 10 Bar
How to Convert Megapascals (MPa) to Bar
1 mpa = 10 bar
1 bar = 0.1 mpa
Example: convert 15 Megapascals (MPa) to Bar:
25 mpa = 250 bar
Megapascals (MPa) to Bar Conversion Table
| Megapascals (MPa) | Bar |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mpa | 0.1 bar |
| 0.1 mpa | 1 bar |
| 1 mpa | 10 bar |
| 2 mpa | 20 bar |
| 3 mpa | 30 bar |
| 5 mpa | 50 bar |
| 10 mpa | 100 bar |
| 20 mpa | 200 bar |
| 50 mpa | 500 bar |
| 100 mpa | 1000 bar |
| 1000 mpa | 10000 bar |
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.
Bar
Definition
A bar is a metric unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals (100 kPa). It is approximately equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History
The bar was introduced in 1909 by the British meteorologist Napier Shaw. Its name derives from the Greek word 'baros' meaning weight. Though not an SI unit, it is widely accepted for use with SI.
Current use
Bars are extensively used in meteorology, oceanography, scuba diving (dive depth gauges), industrial applications, and tire pressure specifications in many European countries.