Kilopascals to Megapascals

Convert kilopascals (kPa) to megapascals (MPa) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

kPa
MPa
1 kPa = 0.001 MPa
Full precision:0.001 MPa
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 kilopascals to megapascals, we divide by 1000 because one megapascal equals exactly 1000 kilopascals.

1 megapascal = 1000 kilopascals

Since there are 1000 kilopascals in every megapascal, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001 megapascals

So 1 kilopascals = 0.001 megapascals.

Quick check: 0.001 × 1000 = 1 kilopascals

How to Convert Kilopascals to Megapascals

To convert kilopascals to megapascals, divide the value by 1000.

The Formula

Megapascals = Kilopascals ÷ 1000

Key Fact

1 megapascal = 1000 kilopascals

Tip: To convert megapascals back to kilopascals, multiply by 1000.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 kPa = 0.001 MPa
1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001
Example 2: 5 kPa = 0.005 MPa
5 ÷ 1000 = 0.005
Example 3: 10 kPa = 0.01 MPa
10 ÷ 1000 = 0.01

Kilopascals to Megapascals Table

KilopascalsMegapascals
1 kPa0.001 MPa
2 kPa0.002 MPa
5 kPa0.005 MPa
10 kPa0.01 MPa
20 kPa0.02 MPa
25 kPa0.025 MPa
50 kPa0.05 MPa
100 kPa0.1 MPa
250 kPa0.25 MPa
500 kPa0.5 MPa
1000 kPa1 MPa

1 Kilopascal in Other Units

Unit1 kPa =
Kilopascals to Pascals1000 Pa
Kilopascals to Megapascals0.001 MPa
Kilopascals to Gigapascals0.000001 GPa
Kilopascals to psi0.14504 psi
Kilopascals to ksi0.00014504 ksi
Kilopascals to Bars0.01 bar
Kilopascals to N/m²1000 N/m²

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