MPa to GPa

Convert megapascals (MPa) to gigapascals (GPa) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

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

To convert 1 megapascals to gigapascals, we divide by 1000 because one gigapascal equals exactly 1000 megapascals.

1 gigapascal = 1000 megapascals

Since there are 1000 megapascals in every gigapascal, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001 gigapascals

So 1 megapascals = 0.001 gigapascals.

Quick check: 0.001 × 1000 = 1 megapascals

How to Convert Megapascals to Gigapascals

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

The Formula

Gigapascals = Megapascals ÷ 1000

Key Fact

1 gigapascal = 1000 megapascals

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

Example Conversions

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

Megapascals to Gigapascals Table

MegapascalsGigapascals
1 MPa0.001 GPa
2 MPa0.002 GPa
5 MPa0.005 GPa
10 MPa0.01 GPa
20 MPa0.02 GPa
25 MPa0.025 GPa
50 MPa0.05 GPa
100 MPa0.1 GPa
250 MPa0.25 GPa
500 MPa0.5 GPa
1000 MPa1 GPa

1 Megapascal in Other Units

Unit1 MPa =
Megapascals to Pascals1000000 Pa
Megapascals to Kilopascals1000 kPa
MPa to GPa0.001 GPa
MPa to psi145.038 psi
MPa to ksi0.145038 ksi
Megapascals to Bars10 bar
Megapascals to N/m²1000000 N/m²

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