Micropascal is 0.000001 pascal units.
Micropascals to Centipascals Converter — uPa to cPa
Convert Micropascal (uPa) to Centipascal (cPa) using the exact conversion factor (1 micropascal = 0.0001 centipascal). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Micropascals 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-6 / 0.01.
Pressure uses the pascal as the base unit.
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About Converting Micropascals to Centipascals
Micropascal 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: Micropascal is 0.000001 pascal units, and centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
Formula
centipascals = micropascals × 0.0001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 micropascal equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 centipascal equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct micropascal-to-centipascal factor of 0.0001.
Simple example
1 uPa × 0.0001 = 0.0001 cPa
1 micropascal = 0.0001 centipascals.
Real-world example
35 uPa × 0.0001 = 0.0035 cPa
35 micropascals = 0.0035 centipascals.
Conversion table
| Micropascal (uPa) | Centipascal (cPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 uPa | 0.0001 cPa |
| 5 uPa | 0.0005 cPa |
| 10 uPa | 0.001 cPa |
| 25 uPa | 0.0025 cPa |
| 50 uPa | 0.005 cPa |
| 100 uPa | 0.01 cPa |
Reverse conversion: Centipascal to Micropascal
0.0001 cPa × 10000 = 1 uPa
0.0001 centipascals = 1 micropascals.
micropascals = centipascals × 10000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centipascal to Micropascal.
Understanding the Micropascal (uPa)
Micropascal is 0.000001 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 micropascal?
1 micropascal equals 0.0001 centipascals, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert micropascal to centipascal?
Multiply the micropascal value by 0.0001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centipascal back to micropascal?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centipascal equals 10,000 micropascals. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a micropascal?
Micropascal (uPa) is a unit of pressure.
What is a centipascal?
Centipascal (cPa) is a unit of pressure.
Is the micropascal to centipascal conversion exact?
Yes. Both micropascal and centipascal are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0001 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.