Pascal to Megapascal Converter

Convert between pascal (Pa) and megapascal (MPa) for pressure measurements — 1 MPa = 1,000,000 Pa exactly.

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SI Pressure Unit Conversion (Metric Prefix):

1 Megapascal (MPa) = 1,000,000 Pascals (Pa) | 1 Pascal (Pa) = 1×10⁻⁶ Megapascal (MPa)

MPa = Pa × 1e-6 | Pa = MPa × 1e6 (Results shown with 4 decimal places)

*SI unit definition: 1 Pa = 1 N/m²; "Mega-" prefix = 10⁶ (one million)

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Pascal (SI base unit) — used for low/medium pressure: atmospheric, HVAC, laboratory

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About Pascal (Pa) and Megapascal (MPa)

Understanding SI pressure units for engineering, science, and industrial applications.

SI Pressure Unit Comparison

Unit Symbol Factor (vs Pascal) Common Uses
Pascal Pa 1 (base unit) Atmospheric pressure, HVAC systems, laboratory measurements, low-pressure gases
Megapascal MPa 10⁶ Pa (1,000,000 Pa) High-pressure systems: hydraulic machinery, automotive engines, construction materials (concrete strength), industrial equipment

Common Pressure Conversions (4 decimal places)

Pascal (Pa) Megapascal (MPa) Real-World Application
10,000 Pa 0.0100 MPa Low-pressure pneumatic systems
101,325 Pa 0.1013 MPa Sea-level standard atmospheric pressure
200,000 Pa 0.2000 MPa Passenger car tire pressure (typical)
5,000,000 Pa 5.0000 MPa Industrial hydraulic system pressure
20,000,000 Pa 20.0000 MPa Concrete compressive strength (high-performance)

Frequently Asked Questions

About pascal, megapascal, and SI pressure conversions

Why is 1 megapascal equal to 1,000,000 pascals?

The relationship comes from SI metric prefix rules for unit scaling:

  • The pascal (Pa) is the SI base unit of pressure, defined as 1 newton per square meter (1 N/m²)
  • Metric prefixes denote powers of 10 to simplify large/small quantities — "Mega-" (symbol M) is defined as 10⁶ (one million)
  • Thus: 1 megapascal (MPa) = 10⁶ pascals = 1,000,000 Pa
  • Reverse: 1 Pa = 10⁻⁶ MPa = 0.000001 MPa

1 MPa = 10⁶ Pa = 1,000 kPa = 10 bar

1 Pa = 10⁻⁶ MPa = 0.001 kPa = 0.00001 bar

Conversion rule: Multiply by 1e-6 for Pa→MPa; multiply by 1e6 for MPa→Pa

When should I use pascal vs. megapascal for pressure measurements?

The choice depends on the pressure magnitude and industry conventions:

  • Pascal (Pa): Used for low-to-medium pressure — atmospheric pressure (≈101,325 Pa), HVAC systems (500–5000 Pa), laboratory experiments, gas pressure in pipes
  • Megapascal (MPa): Used for high pressure — hydraulic machinery (5–30 MPa), automotive engine combustion (10–20 MPa), concrete/metal strength (20–100 MPa), industrial pressure vessels

A practical rule: Use pascals for pressures below 1,000,000 Pa (1 MPa) to avoid decimal MPa values (e.g., "200,000 Pa" is clearer than "0.2 MPa"); use MPa for pressures above 1 MPa to avoid large Pa numbers (e.g., "10 MPa" is clearer than "10,000,000 Pa").

How do Pa/MPa relate to other common pressure units like bar or psi?

All pressure units connect through the pascal (SI base unit):

1 MPa = 10 bar = 145.038 psi = 9.869 atm = 1,000,000 Pa

1 bar = 0.1 MPa = 14.5038 psi = 0.9869 atm = 100,000 Pa

1 psi = 0.006895 MPa = 0.06895 bar = 0.0680 atm = 6894.76 Pa

1 atm = 0.1013 MPa = 1.013 bar = 14.6959 psi = 101,325 Pa

Practical cross-unit examples:

  • A 200,000 Pa tire pressure = 0.2 MPa = 2 bar = 29.01 psi
  • A 10 MPa hydraulic system = 100 bar = 1450.38 psi = 98.69 atm
  • Standard atmospheric pressure (101,325 Pa) = 0.1013 MPa = 1.013 bar = 14.6959 psi

This converter’s fixed 1e6 Pa/MPa factor ensures seamless integration with other pressure unit conversions — simply convert to Pa/MPa first, then to bar/psi using the factors above.

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