Gigapascal is 1000000000 pascal units.
Gigapascals to Attopascals Converter — GPa to aPa
Convert Gigapascal (GPa) to Attopascal (aPa) using the exact conversion factor (1 gigapascal = 1e+27 attopascal). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Gigapascals to Attopascals converter
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Attopascal is 1e-18 pascal units.
Result = input x 1e+9 / 1e-18.
Pressure uses the pascal as the base unit.
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About Converting Gigapascals to Attopascals
Gigapascal and Attopascal both show up on pressure gauges — psi is standard on US tire and tool specifications, while bar is the everyday pressure unit across most of the rest of the world. Specifically: Gigapascal is 1000000000 pascal units, and attopascal is 1e-18 pascal units.
Formula
attopascals = gigapascals × 1e+27
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gigapascal equals 1000000000 base units, and 1 attopascal equals 1e-18 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gigapascal-to-attopascal factor of 1e+27.
Simple example
1 GPa × 1e+27 = 1e+27 aPa
1 gigapascal = 1e+27 attopascals.
Real-world example
35 GPa × 1e+27 = 3.5e+28 aPa
35 gigapascals = 3.5e+28 attopascals.
Conversion table
| Gigapascal (GPa) | Attopascal (aPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 GPa | 1e+27 aPa |
| 5 GPa | 5e+27 aPa |
| 10 GPa | 1e+28 aPa |
| 25 GPa | 2.5e+28 aPa |
| 50 GPa | 5e+28 aPa |
| 100 GPa | 1e+29 aPa |
Reverse conversion: Attopascal to Gigapascal
1e+27 aPa × 1e-27 = 1 GPa
1e+27 attopascals = 1 gigapascals.
gigapascals = attopascals × 1e-27
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Attopascal to Gigapascal.
Understanding the Gigapascal (GPa)
Gigapascal is 1000000000 pascal units.
Understanding the Attopascal (aPa)
Attopascal is 1e-18 pascal units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many attopascals are in 1 gigapascal?
1 gigapascal equals 1e+27 attopascals, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gigapascal to attopascal?
Multiply the gigapascal value by 1e+27. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert attopascal back to gigapascal?
Use the reverse factor: 1 attopascal equals 1e-27 gigapascals. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gigapascal?
Gigapascal (GPa) is a unit of pressure.
What is a attopascal?
Attopascal (aPa) is a unit of pressure.
Is the gigapascal to attopascal conversion exact?
Yes. Both gigapascal and attopascal are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e+27 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.