megapascal [MPa] to pound per square inch [psi] Converter
How to Convert megapascal to pound per square inch
1 MPa = 145.03768078 psi
1 psi = 0.006894760000450141 MPa
Example: convert 10 MPa to psi:
10 MPa = 10 x 145.03768078 = 1450.3768077999998 psi
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.
pound per square inch
Definition: Pound per square inch (symbol: psi or lbf/in²) is a unit of pressure in the imperial and US customary systems. It is defined as the pressure resulting from a force of one pound-force applied to an area of one square inch.
History/origin: The pound per square inch is rooted in the English system of units. Its widespread use grew with the development of steam engines and other technologies requiring pressure measurements.
Current use: psi is commonly used in the United States for measuring tire pressure, hydraulic pressure, steam pressure, and the pressure of compressed gases. It's prevalent in automotive, manufacturing, and various engineering applications.
megapascal to pound per square inch Conversion Table
| Units.MPa.singular [MPa] | Units.psi.singular [psi] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 MPa | 1.4503768078 psi |
| 0.1 MPa | 14.503768077999998 psi |
| 1 MPa | 145.03768078 psi |
| 10 MPa | 1450.3768077999998 psi |
| 50 MPa | 7251.884038999999 psi |
| 100 MPa | 14503.768077999997 psi |
| 1000 MPa | 145037.68078 psi |
| 10000 MPa | 1450376.8077999998 psi |