Megapascal is 1000000 pascal units.
Megapascals to PSI Converter — MPa to psi
Convert Megapascal (MPa) to PSI (psi) using the exact conversion factor (1 megapascal = 145.0377377 psi). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Megapascals to PSI converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Pounds per square inch.
Result = input x 1e+6 / 6894.757293.
Stress Pressure units are compatible.
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About Converting Megapascals to PSI
Megapascal and PSI both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: Megapascal is 1000000 pascal units, and pounds per square inch.
Formula
psi = megapascals × 145.03773773
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 megapascal equals 1000000 base units, and 1 psi equals 6894.75729317 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct megapascal-to-psi factor of 145.03773773.
Simple example
1 MPa × 145.0377377 = 145.0377377 psi
1 megapascal = 145.0377377 psi.
Real-world example
100 MPa × 145.0377377 = 14,503.77377 psi
100 megapascals = 14,503.77377 psi.
Conversion table
| Megapascal (MPa) | PSI (psi) |
|---|---|
| 1 MPa | 145.0377377 psi |
| 10 MPa | 1,450.377377 psi |
| 50 MPa | 7,251.886887 psi |
| 100 MPa | 14,503.77377 psi |
| 500 MPa | 72,518.86887 psi |
| 1,000 MPa | 145,037.7377 psi |
Reverse conversion: PSI to Megapascal
145.0377377 psi × 0.006894757293 = 0.9999999998 MPa
145.0377377 psi = 0.9999999998 megapascals.
megapascals = psi × 0.00689475729317
For a page dedicated to this direction, see PSI to Megapascal.
Understanding the Megapascal (MPa)
Megapascal is 1000000 pascal units.
Understanding the PSI
PSI (psi) measures pressure. PSI (pounds-force per square inch) equals exactly 6,894.757293168 pascals. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (standard pressure unit for tires, tools, and plumbing)
Uses of the PSI today
- Tire pressure specifications in the US
- Hydraulic and pneumatic system ratings
- Plumbing, compressed-air tools, and industrial equipment ratings
History of the PSI
PSI is a derived unit from the pound-force and the inch, both themselves standardized through English and later international agreements rather than invented as a pressure unit from scratch.
It became the default pressure unit in US engineering as pound-force and inch-based measurement dominated American industry through the 19th and 20th centuries, and it remains in everyday use for tires and tools even as most other measurements in the US context stay imperial.
Historical origin. PSI was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
PSI — sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — Documents conversion factors for psi and other US customary pressure units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many psi are in 1 megapascal?
1 megapascal equals 145.0377377 psi, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert megapascal to psi?
Multiply the megapascal value by 145.0377377. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert psi back to megapascal?
Use the reverse factor: 1 psi equals 0.0068947573 megapascals. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a megapascal?
Megapascal (MPa) is a unit of engineering.
What is a psi?
PSI (psi) measures pressure. PSI (pounds-force per square inch) equals exactly 6,894.757293168 pascals. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Is the megapascal to psi conversion exact?
Yes. PSI (pounds-force per square inch) equals exactly 6,894.757293168 pascals. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.