Formula
MPa to kPa conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
kPa = MPa x 1,000
Worked example
2 MPa = 2,000 kPa.
Conventional mercury-column units are not measurements adjusted for local temperature or gravity.
Pressure conversion
Convert Megapascal to Kilopascal
1 megapascal (MPa) equals 1,000 kilopascal (kPa). Enter any value below to convert from MPa to kPa.
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1 MPa = 1,000 kPa
All Pressure units
From 1 MPa| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Pascal Pa | 1,000,000 |
| Kilopascal kPa | 1,000 |
| Megapascal MPa | 1 |
| Bar bar | 10 |
| Millibar mbar | 10,000 |
| Standard atmosphere atm | 9.8692326672 |
| Pound per square inch psi | 145.0377377302 |
| Torr Torr | 7,500.6168270417 |
| Millimeter of mercury mmHg | 7,500.6157584566 |
| Inch of mercury inHg | 295.2998016471 |
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Megapascal to Kilopascal table
| Megapascal (MPa) | Kilopascal (kPa) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
From unit
About the megapascal
One million pascals.
Symbol: MPa
To unit
About the kilopascal
One thousand pascals.
Symbol: kPa
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Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Pressure units. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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MPa to kPa FAQ
How do you convert megapascal to kilopascal?
Use the formula kPa = MPa x 1,000. 1 megapascal (MPa) equals 1,000 kilopascal (kPa).
Is the MPa to kPa conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.