Pressure
MPatohPa
Convert megapascals (MPa) to hectopascals (hPa).
Factor1 MPa = 10000 hPa
Converter
MPa
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
hPa
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
hPa = MPa × 10000
Multiply any value in megapascals by 10000 to obtain the value in hectopascals.
Worked example
Convert 1 MPa to hPa.
- 01Start with 1 MPa.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 10000 = 10000 hPa.
Result1 MPa = 10000 hPa
Conversion table
| MPa | hPa |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10000 |
| 2 | 20000 |
| 5 | 50000 |
| 10 | 1.0000e+5 |
| 20 | 2.0000e+5 |
| 50 | 5.0000e+5 |
| 100 | 1.0000e+6 |
| 200 | 2.0000e+6 |
| 500 | 5.0000e+6 |
| 1000 | 1e+7 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from MPa to hPa?
1 MPa equals 10000 hPa. To convert, multiply the value in megapascals by 10000.
How do I convert 1 MPa to hPa?
1 MPa = 10000 hPa. For any value, multiply by 10000.
How do I convert hPa back to MPa?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.0001. So 1 hPa = 0.0001 MPa.
When would I need to convert megapascal to hectopascal?
Pressure conversions between MPa and hPa are common when working with mixed-vendor instrumentation, when piping codes use different units to process datasheets, or when converting field readings into SI for hydraulic calculations.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).