Convert Megapascals (MPa) to Kilopascals (kPa)
Enter a value below to convert Megapascals (MPa) to Kilopascals (kPa).
Conversion:
1 Megapascals (MPa) = 1000 Kilopascals (kPa)
How to Convert Megapascals (MPa) to Kilopascals (kPa)
1 mpa = 1000 kpa
1 kpa = 0.001 mpa
Example: convert 15 Megapascals (MPa) to Kilopascals (kPa):
25 mpa = 25000 kpa
Megapascals (MPa) to Kilopascals (kPa) Conversion Table
| Megapascals (MPa) | Kilopascals (kPa) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mpa | 10 kpa |
| 0.1 mpa | 100 kpa |
| 1 mpa | 1000 kpa |
| 2 mpa | 2000 kpa |
| 3 mpa | 3000 kpa |
| 5 mpa | 5000 kpa |
| 10 mpa | 10000 kpa |
| 20 mpa | 20000 kpa |
| 50 mpa | 50000 kpa |
| 100 mpa | 100000 kpa |
| 1000 mpa | 1000000 kpa |
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.
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.