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megapascal [MPa] to bar [bar] Converter

Quick Reference

1 megapascal (MPa) = 10 bar (bar)

1 bar (bar) = 0.1 megapascal (MPa)

How to Convert megapascal to bar

1 MPa = 10 bar
1 bar = 0.1 MPa

To convert megapascal to bar, multiply the value by 10. To convert bar back to megapascal, divide by 10.

Example: convert 10 MPa to bar:
10 MPa = 10 x 10 = 100 bar

↔ Convert bar to megapascal

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.

bar

Definition: The bar (symbol: bar) is a metric unit of pressure, but not part of the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as exactly equal to 100,000 Pa (100 kPa), which is slightly less than current average atmospheric pressure on Earth at sea level.

History/origin: The bar was introduced by British meteorologist William Napier Shaw in 1909.

Current use: The bar is used in various fields, including meteorology, diving (for measuring pressure underwater), and industrial applications. It is often used when a unit close to atmospheric pressure is convenient.

megapascal to bar Conversion Table

megapascal [MPa]bar [bar]
1 MPa10 bar
2 MPa20 bar
5 MPa50 bar
10 MPa100 bar
20 MPa200 bar
50 MPa500 bar
100 MPa1000 bar
200 MPa2000 bar
500 MPa5000 bar
1000 MPa10000 bar

Common megapascal to bar conversions

  • 1 MPa = 10 bar
  • 2 MPa = 20 bar
  • 3 MPa = 30 bar
  • 4 MPa = 40 bar
  • 5 MPa = 50 bar
  • 6 MPa = 60 bar
  • 7 MPa = 70 bar
  • 8 MPa = 80 bar
  • 9 MPa = 90 bar
  • 10 MPa = 100 bar
  • 12 MPa = 120 bar
  • 15 MPa = 150 bar
  • 20 MPa = 200 bar
  • 25 MPa = 250 bar
  • 30 MPa = 300 bar
  • 40 MPa = 400 bar
  • 50 MPa = 500 bar
  • 60 MPa = 600 bar
  • 75 MPa = 750 bar
  • 100 MPa = 1,000 bar
  • 150 MPa = 1,500 bar
  • 200 MPa = 2,000 bar
  • 250 MPa = 2,500 bar
  • 300 MPa = 3,000 bar
  • 500 MPa = 5,000 bar
  • 750 MPa = 7,500 bar
  • 1,000 MPa = 10,000 bar

Common pairs of Pressure

megapascal [MPa] to bar [bar] Converter

What is 1 MPa in bar?
1 megapascal (MPa) equals 10 bar, and 1 bar equals 0.1 MPa.
How do I convert megapascal to bar?
Multiply by 10: 10 MPa × 10 = 100 bar. The converter above does it for any value, with the precision you choose.
What is 100 MPa in bar?
100 MPa = 1,000 bar. Common amounts are listed on this page, each with its own step-by-step page.
Is a megapascal bigger than a bar?
Yes. 1 MPa = 10 bar, so the same quantity becomes a larger number when written in bar.
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