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Gigapascal to kilopascals Conversion
1 gigapascal (GPa) is equal to 1000000 kilopascals (kPa).
1 GPa = 1000000 kPa
or
1 kPa = 0.000001 GPa
Formula
To convert a pressure from gigapascal (GPa) to kilopascals (kPa), multiply the pressure in gigapascal by 1000000
p(kPa) = p(GPa) × 1000000
Examples:
Convert 5 gigapascal to kilopascals:
p(kPa) = 5GPa × 1000000 = 5000000 kPa
Conversion table
| Gigapascal (GPa) | Kilopascals (kPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 GPa | 1000000 kPa |
| 2 GPa | 2000000 kPa |
| 3 GPa | 3000000 kPa |
| 5 GPa | 5000000 kPa |
| 10 GPa | 10000000 kPa |
| 20 GPa | 20000000 kPa |
| 25 GPa | 25000000 kPa |
| 50 GPa | 50000000 kPa |
| 100 GPa | 100000000 kPa |
| 250 GPa | 250000000 kPa |
| 500 GPa | 500000000 kPa |
| 1000 GPa | 1e9 kPa |
| Kilopascals (kPa) | Gigapascal (GPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 1e-6 GPa |
| 2 kPa | 2e-6 GPa |
| 3 kPa | 3e-6 GPa |
| 5 kPa | 5e-6 GPa |
| 10 kPa | 1e-5 GPa |
| 20 kPa | 2e-5 GPa |
| 25 kPa | 2.5e-5 GPa |
| 50 kPa | 5e-5 GPa |
| 100 kPa | 1.0e-4 GPa |
| 250 kPa | 2.5e-4 GPa |
| 500 kPa | 5.0e-4 GPa |
| 1000 kPa | 0.001 GPa |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert gigapascal to kilopascals?
Multiply the value in gigapascal by 1000000 to get the result in kilopascals. For example, 5 GPa × 1000000 = 5000000 kPa.
How many kilopascals are in 1 gigapascal?
1 gigapascal (GPa) is equal to 1000000 kilopascals (kPa).
How do I convert kilopascals back to gigapascal?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in kilopascals by 1000000 to get the result in gigapascal.
How accurate is the gigapascal to kilopascals conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1000000 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition)
- ISO 80000-4:2019 — Quantities and units — Part 4: Mechanics
- NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.8: Factors for Units Listed Alphabetically (NIST SP 811, 2008 edition)
- Resolution 4 of the 10th CGPM (1954): Definition of the standard atmosphere