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Kilopascals to megapascal Conversion
1 kilopascals (kPa) is equal to 0.001 megapascal (MPa).
1 kPa = 0.001 MPa
or
1 MPa = 1000 kPa
Formula
To convert a pressure from kilopascals (kPa) to megapascal (MPa), divide the pressure in kilopascals by 1000
p(MPa) = p(kPa) / 1000
Examples:
Convert 10 kilopascals to megapascal:
p(MPa) = 10kPa / 1000 = 0.01 MPa
Conversion table
| Kilopascals (kPa) | Megapascal (MPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 0.001 MPa |
| 2 kPa | 0.002 MPa |
| 3 kPa | 0.003 MPa |
| 5 kPa | 0.005 MPa |
| 10 kPa | 0.01 MPa |
| 20 kPa | 0.02 MPa |
| 25 kPa | 0.025 MPa |
| 50 kPa | 0.05 MPa |
| 100 kPa | 0.1 MPa |
| 250 kPa | 0.25 MPa |
| 500 kPa | 0.5 MPa |
| 1000 kPa | 1 MPa |
| Megapascal (MPa) | Kilopascals (kPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 MPa | 1000 kPa |
| 2 MPa | 2000 kPa |
| 3 MPa | 3000 kPa |
| 5 MPa | 5000 kPa |
| 10 MPa | 10000 kPa |
| 20 MPa | 20000 kPa |
| 25 MPa | 25000 kPa |
| 50 MPa | 50000 kPa |
| 100 MPa | 100000 kPa |
| 250 MPa | 250000 kPa |
| 500 MPa | 500000 kPa |
| 1000 MPa | 1000000 kPa |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilopascals to megapascal?
Divide the value in kilopascals by 1000 to get the result in megapascal. For example, 5 kPa ÷ 1000 = 0.005 MPa.
How many megapascal are in 1 kilopascals?
1 kilopascals (kPa) is equal to 0.001 megapascal (MPa).
How do I convert megapascal back to kilopascals?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in megapascal by 1000 to get the result in kilopascals.
How accurate is the kilopascals to megapascal conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1000 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