MPa to kPa Converter

How to convert megapascals to kilopascals

FormulakPa = MPa × 1,000

Multiply the value in megapascals by 1,000. To go the other way, multiply by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000).

A megapascal is larger than a kilopascal: one megapascal contains 1,000 kilopascals.

Worked examples

1 megapascal1 MPa × 1,000 = 1,000 kPa
5 megapascals5 MPa × 1,000 = 5,000 kPa
10 megapascals10 MPa × 1,000 = 10,000 kPa
20 megapascals20 MPa × 1,000 = 20,000 kPa
100 megapascals100 MPa × 1,000 = 100,000 kPa

Megapascals to kilopascals conversion table

Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.

Megapascals to kilopascals: 0.1–10 MPa
Megapascals (MPa)	Kilopascals (kPa)
0.1 MPa	100 kPa
0.25 MPa	250 kPa
0.5 MPa	500 kPa
1 MPa	1,000 kPa
2 MPa	2,000 kPa
3 MPa	3,000 kPa
4 MPa	4,000 kPa
5 MPa	5,000 kPa
6 MPa	6,000 kPa
7 MPa	7,000 kPa
8 MPa	8,000 kPa
9 MPa	9,000 kPa
10 MPa	10,000 kPa

Megapascals to kilopascals: 12–1,000 MPa
Megapascals (MPa)	Kilopascals (kPa)
12 MPa	12,000 kPa
15 MPa	15,000 kPa
20 MPa	20,000 kPa
25 MPa	25,000 kPa
30 MPa	30,000 kPa
40 MPa	40,000 kPa
50 MPa	50,000 kPa
75 MPa	75,000 kPa
100 MPa	100,000 kPa
250 MPa	250,000 kPa
500 MPa	500,000 kPa
1,000 MPa	1,000,000 kPa

About the units

Megapascal (MPa)

One million pascals, equal to 1 N/mm². Concrete and steel strengths are given in MPa. One megapascal equals 1,000,000 pascals (Pa).

Kilopascal (kPa)

One thousand pascals. Tire pressures outside the US are often given in kPa (220–250 kPa for a car). One kilopascal equals 1,000 pascals (Pa).

Frequently asked questions

How many kilopascals are in one megapascal?

There are 1,000 kilopascals in one megapascal, and this value is exact by definition.

How do I convert megapascals to kilopascals?

Multiply the number of megapascals by 1,000. For example, 10 MPa × 1,000 = 10,000 kPa.

How many megapascals are in one kilopascal?

One kilopascal equals 0.001 megapascals. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1,000.

What is 10 megapascals in kilopascals?

10 MPa = 10,000 kPa.

Is this MPa to kPa converter accurate?

Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.