Megapascals to PSI Converter

Megapascals to PSI Converter

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1 MPa = 145.038 PSI · 1 MPa = 10 bar

How to convert megapascals to PSI

To convert megapascals to PSI, multiply by 145.038. For example, 2 MPa × 145.038 = 290.076 PSI. Going the other way, divide PSI by 145.038 to get megapascals.

To convert megapascals to bar, multiply by 10. So 1 MPa × 10 = 10 bar.

1 MPa = 145.038 PSI = 10 bar = 1,000,000 Pa = 9.86923 atm. Megapascals are commonly used for material strength, hydraulic systems, and high pressure industrial applications.

Megapascals to PSI conversion table

Megapascals (MPa) PSI Bar
0.1 MPa14.504 PSI1 bar
0.5 MPa72.519 PSI5 bar
1 MPa145.038 PSI10 bar
2 MPa290.076 PSI20 bar
5 MPa725.190 PSI50 bar
10 MPa1450.38 PSI100 bar
50 MPa7251.90 PSI500 bar
100 MPa14,503.8 PSI1000 bar

Frequently asked questions

How many PSI is 1 MPa?
1 MPa = 145.038 PSI = 10 bar = 1,000,000 Pa = 9.869 atm.
How many MPa is 1000 PSI?
1000 PSI = 6.895 MPa = 68.948 bar. Calculation: 1000 ÷ 145.038 = 6.895 MPa.
What is MPa used for?
Megapascals are used for material tensile strength, hydraulic systems, concrete compressive strength, and high pressure industrial applications. Steel tensile strength is typically 400-700 MPa.
How many MPa is 3000 PSI?
3000 PSI = 20.684 MPa = 206.843 bar. Calculation: 3000 ÷ 145.038 = 20.684 MPa.
How many bar is 1 MPa?
1 MPa = 10 bar = 145.038 PSI = 1,000,000 Pa. The prefix “mega” means one million.