Megapascals to Kilopascals

Convert megapascals (MPa) to kilopascals (kPa). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 MPa = 1,000 kPa

1 megapascal equals1,000 kPa
1 kilopascal equals0.001 MPa
FormulakPa = MPa × 1,000

How to convert megapascals to kilopascals

To convert megapascals to kilopascals, multiply the number of megapascals by 1,000.

kPa = MPa × 1,000

Example

Convert 5 megapascals to kilopascals:

5 MPa × 1,000 = 5,000 kPa

Megapascal to kilopascal conversion chart

Megapascals to kilopascals
Megapascals (MPa)Kilopascals (kPa)
1 MPa1,000 kPa
2 MPa2,000 kPa
3 MPa3,000 kPa
4 MPa4,000 kPa
5 MPa5,000 kPa
6 MPa6,000 kPa
7 MPa7,000 kPa
8 MPa8,000 kPa
9 MPa9,000 kPa
10 MPa10,000 kPa
12 MPa12,000 kPa
15 MPa15,000 kPa
20 MPa20,000 kPa
25 MPa25,000 kPa
30 MPa30,000 kPa
40 MPa40,000 kPa
50 MPa50,000 kPa
60 MPa60,000 kPa
70 MPa70,000 kPa
75 MPa75,000 kPa
80 MPa80,000 kPa
90 MPa90,000 kPa
100 MPa100,000 kPa
150 MPa150,000 kPa
200 MPa200,000 kPa
250 MPa250,000 kPa
500 MPa500,000 kPa
1,000 MPa1,000,000 kPa

Going the other way? See the kilopascals to megapascals chart.

About the units

Megapascal (MPa)

A megapascal is 1,000,000 pascals. Material strength and hydraulic pressure are given in MPa.

Kilopascal (kPa)

A kilopascal is 1,000 pascals. Tire pressure outside the US is often given in kPa.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilopascals are in a megapascal?

There are 1,000 kilopascals in a megapascal.

How many megapascals are in a kilopascal?

There are 0.001 megapascals in a kilopascal.

How do you convert megapascals to kilopascals?

To convert megapascals to kilopascals, multiply the number of megapascals by 1,000.

What is 5 megapascals in kilopascals?

5 megapascals equals 5,000 kilopascals.

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