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Megapascal to pounds-force per square inch Conversion
1 megapascal (MPa) is equal to 145.0377377 pounds-force per square inch (psi).
1 MPa = 145.0377377 psi
or
1 psi = 0.006894757293 MPa
Formula
To convert a pressure from megapascal (MPa) to pounds-force per square inch (psi), multiply the pressure in megapascal by 145.0377377
p(psi) = p(MPa) × 145.0377377
Examples:
Convert 100 megapascal to pounds-force per square inch:
p(psi) = 100MPa × 145.0377377 = 14503.77377 psi
Conversion table
| Megapascal (MPa) | Pounds-force per square inch (psi) |
|---|---|
| 1 MPa | 145.03773773 psi |
| 2 MPa | 290.07547546 psi |
| 3 MPa | 435.113213191 psi |
| 5 MPa | 725.188688651 psi |
| 10 MPa | 1450.377377302 psi |
| 20 MPa | 2900.754754604 psi |
| 25 MPa | 3625.943443255 psi |
| 50 MPa | 7251.886886511 psi |
| 100 MPa | 14503.773773022 psi |
| 250 MPa | 36259.434432554 psi |
| 500 MPa | 72518.868865108 psi |
| 1000 MPa | 145037.737730217 psi |
| Pounds-force per square inch (psi) | Megapascal (MPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 psi | 0.006894757 MPa |
| 2 psi | 0.013789515 MPa |
| 3 psi | 0.020684272 MPa |
| 5 psi | 0.034473786 MPa |
| 10 psi | 0.068947573 MPa |
| 20 psi | 0.137895146 MPa |
| 25 psi | 0.172368932 MPa |
| 50 psi | 0.344737865 MPa |
| 100 psi | 0.689475729 MPa |
| 250 psi | 1.723689323 MPa |
| 500 psi | 3.447378647 MPa |
| 1000 psi | 6.894757293 MPa |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert megapascal to pounds-force per square inch?
Multiply the value in megapascal by 145.0377377 to get the result in pounds-force per square inch. For example, 5 MPa × 145.0377377 = 725.188688651 psi.
How many pounds-force per square inch are in 1 megapascal?
1 megapascal (MPa) is equal to 145.03773773 pounds-force per square inch (psi).
How do I convert pounds-force per square inch back to megapascal?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in pounds-force per square inch by 145.0377377 to get the result in megapascal.
How accurate is the megapascal to pounds-force per square inch conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 145.0377377 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