megapascal [MPa] to pascal [Pa] Converter
Quick Reference
1 megapascal (MPa) = 1000000 pascal (Pa)
1 pascal (Pa) = 1.0000e-6 megapascal (MPa)
How to Convert megapascal to pascal
1 MPa = 1000000 Pa
1 Pa = 0.000001 MPa
To convert megapascal to pascal, multiply the value by 1000000. To convert pascal back to megapascal, divide by 1000000.
Example: convert 10 MPa to Pa:
10 MPa = 10 x 1000000 = 10000000 Pa
megapascal
Definition: The megapascal (symbol: MPa) is a multiple of the pascal, which is the SI unit of pressure and stress. One MPa is equal to 1,000,000 pascals.
History/origin: Like the pascal, the megapascal's origin is tied to the development of SI units. It provides a more convenient scale for expressing large pressures.
Current use: Megapascals are frequently used in engineering, especially in the fields of material science, structural engineering, and geomechanics, for measuring the strength of materials, stresses in structures, and pressures in geological formations.
pascal
Definition: The pascal (symbol: Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure used to quantify internal pressure, stress, Young's modulus and ultimate tensile strength.
History/origin: The pascal is named after Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer, and philosopher. The unit was adopted in 1971.
Current use: The pascal is used worldwide for measuring pressure in various applications, including meteorology (atmospheric pressure), material science (stress and strain), and engineering (fluid pressure).
megapascal to pascal Conversion Table
| megapascal [MPa] | pascal [Pa] |
|---|---|
| 1 MPa | 1000000 Pa |
| 2 MPa | 2000000 Pa |
| 5 MPa | 5000000 Pa |
| 10 MPa | 10000000 Pa |
| 20 MPa | 20000000 Pa |
| 50 MPa | 50000000 Pa |
| 100 MPa | 100000000 Pa |
| 200 MPa | 200000000 Pa |
| 500 MPa | 500000000 Pa |
| 1000 MPa | 1000000000 Pa |
Common pairs of Pressure
kilopascal
megapascal
hectopascal
pound per square inch