MPa → GPa converter

Convert megapascal to gigapascal (Pressure)

1 MPa = 0.001 GPa · 1 GPa = 1000 MPa

Common values: 2 MPa 5 MPa 10 MPa 50 MPa 100 MPa

2 MPa = 0.002 GPa

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Megapascal to gigapascal Conversion

1 megapascal (MPa) is equal to 0.001 gigapascal (GPa).

1 MPa = 0.001 GPa

or

1 GPa = 1000 MPa

Formula

To convert a pressure from megapascal (MPa) to gigapascal (GPa), divide the pressure in megapascal by 1000

p(GPa) = p(MPa) / 1000

Examples:

Convert 2 megapascal to gigapascal:

p(GPa) = 2MPa / 1000 = 0.002 GPa

Conversion table

Megapascal (MPa) Gigapascal (GPa)
1 MPa 0.001 GPa
2 MPa 0.002 GPa
3 MPa 0.003 GPa
5 MPa 0.005 GPa
10 MPa 0.01 GPa
20 MPa 0.02 GPa
25 MPa 0.025 GPa
50 MPa 0.05 GPa
100 MPa 0.1 GPa
250 MPa 0.25 GPa
500 MPa 0.5 GPa
1000 MPa 1 GPa
Gigapascal (GPa) Megapascal (MPa)
1 GPa 1000 MPa
2 GPa 2000 MPa
3 GPa 3000 MPa
5 GPa 5000 MPa
10 GPa 10000 MPa
20 GPa 20000 MPa
25 GPa 25000 MPa
50 GPa 50000 MPa
100 GPa 100000 MPa
250 GPa 250000 MPa
500 GPa 500000 MPa
1000 GPa 1000000 MPa

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert megapascal to gigapascal?

Divide the value in megapascal by 1000 to get the result in gigapascal. For example, 5 MPa ÷ 1000 = 0.005 GPa.

How many gigapascal are in 1 megapascal?

1 megapascal (MPa) is equal to 0.001 gigapascal (GPa).

How do I convert gigapascal back to megapascal?

Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in gigapascal by 1000 to get the result in megapascal.

How accurate is the megapascal to gigapascal 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:

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