Stress
MPatokPa
Convert megapascals (stress) (MPa) to kilopascals (stress) (kPa).
Factor1 MPa = 1000 kPa
Converter
MPa
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
kPa
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
kPa = MPa × 1000
Multiply any value in megapascals (stress) by 1000 to obtain the value in kilopascals (stress).
Worked example
Convert 1 MPa to kPa.
- 01Start with 1 MPa.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1000 = 1000 kPa.
Result1 MPa = 1000 kPa
Conversion table
| MPa | kPa |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 1.0000e+5 |
| 200 | 2.0000e+5 |
| 500 | 5.0000e+5 |
| 1000 | 1.0000e+6 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from MPa to kPa?
1 MPa equals 1000 kPa. To convert, multiply the value in megapascals (stress) by 1000.
How do I convert 1 MPa to kPa?
1 MPa = 1000 kPa. For any value, multiply by 1000.
How do I convert kPa back to MPa?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.001. So 1 kPa = 0.001 MPa.
When would I need to convert megapascal (stress) to kilopascal (stress)?
Stress conversions between MPa and kPa are routine in mechanics-of-materials work: yield, ultimate and allowable-stress specification, Young's-modulus tables and structural-design code calculations. MPa and N/mm² dominate ISO and European datasheets, psi and ksi dominate US structural codes, and kgf/cm² and kgf/mm² appear in legacy JIS and heavy-engineering documentation. Stress is the same physical dimension as pressure but a different engineering quantity — this category is mechanics-of-materials, not process pressure.
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).