MPa → psi converter

Convert megapascal to pounds-force per square inch (Pressure)

1 MPa = 145.0377377 psi · 1 psi = 0.006894757293 MPa

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

50 MPa = 7251.886886511 psi

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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 50 megapascal to pounds-force per square inch:

p(psi) = 50MPa × 145.0377377 = 7251.886887 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: