Gigapascal is 1000000000 pascal units.
Gigapascals to Centipascals Converter — GPa to cPa
Convert Gigapascal (GPa) to Centipascal (cPa) using the exact conversion factor (1 gigapascal = 100,000,000,000 centipascal). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Gigapascals to Centipascals converter
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Convert pascals, bars, PSI, atmospheres, mercury columns, water columns, and engineering pressure units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
Result = input x 1e+9 / 0.01.
Pressure uses the pascal as the base unit.
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About Converting Gigapascals to Centipascals
Gigapascal and Centipascal 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 centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
Formula
centipascals = gigapascals × 100000000000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gigapascal equals 1000000000 base units, and 1 centipascal equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gigapascal-to-centipascal factor of 100000000000.
Simple example
1 GPa × 100000000000 = 100,000,000,000 cPa
1 gigapascal = 100,000,000,000 centipascals.
Real-world example
35 GPa × 100000000000 = 3.5e+12 cPa
35 gigapascals = 3.5e+12 centipascals.
Conversion table
| Gigapascal (GPa) | Centipascal (cPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 GPa | 100,000,000,000 cPa |
| 5 GPa | 500,000,000,000 cPa |
| 10 GPa | 1e+12 cPa |
| 25 GPa | 2.5e+12 cPa |
| 50 GPa | 5e+12 cPa |
| 100 GPa | 1e+13 cPa |
Reverse conversion: Centipascal to Gigapascal
1 cPa × 1e-11 = 1e-11 GPa
1 centipascal = 1e-11 gigapascals.
gigapascals = centipascals × 1e-11
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centipascal to Gigapascal.
Understanding the Gigapascal (GPa)
Gigapascal is 1000000000 pascal units.
Understanding the Centipascal (cPa)
Centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centipascals are in 1 gigapascal?
1 gigapascal equals 100,000,000,000 centipascals, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gigapascal to centipascal?
Multiply the gigapascal value by 100000000000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centipascal back to gigapascal?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centipascal equals 1e-11 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 centipascal?
Centipascal (cPa) is a unit of pressure.
Is the gigapascal to centipascal conversion exact?
Yes. Both gigapascal and centipascal are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 100000000000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.