Convert Pascals (Pa) to Megapascals (MPa)
Enter a value below to convert Pascals (Pa) to Megapascals (MPa).
Conversion:
1 Pascals (Pa) = 0.000001 Megapascals (MPa)
How to Convert Pascals (Pa) to Megapascals (MPa)
1 pa = 0.000001 mpa
1 mpa = 1000000 pa
Example: convert 15 Pascals (Pa) to Megapascals (MPa):
25 pa = 0.000025 mpa
Pascals (Pa) to Megapascals (MPa) Conversion Table
| Pascals (Pa) | Megapascals (MPa) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pa | 1e-8 mpa |
| 0.1 pa | 1e-7 mpa |
| 1 pa | 0.000001 mpa |
| 2 pa | 0.000002 mpa |
| 3 pa | 0.000003 mpa |
| 5 pa | 0.000005 mpa |
| 10 pa | 0.00001 mpa |
| 20 pa | 0.00002 mpa |
| 50 pa | 0.00005 mpa |
| 100 pa | 0.0001 mpa |
| 1000 pa | 0.001 mpa |
Pascals (Pa)
Definition
A pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter (1 Pa = 1 N/m²). It measures the force applied perpendicular to a surface per unit area.
History
The pascal was named after Blaise Pascal, the French mathematician and physicist who made pioneering contributions to fluid mechanics and pressure studies in the 17th century. It was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971.
Current use
Pascals are the standard pressure unit in science and engineering worldwide. Atmospheric pressure, material stress, and sound pressure levels are all measured in pascals or their multiples.
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.