Technical atmosphere is kilogram-force per square centimeter.
Technical atmospheres to Megapascals Converter — at to MPa
Convert Technical atmosphere (at) to Megapascal (MPa) using the exact conversion factor (1 technical atmosphere = 0.0980665 megapascal). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Technical atmospheres to Megapascals converter
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Megapascal is 1000000 pascal units.
Result = input x 98066.5 / 1e+6.
Pressure uses the pascal as the base unit.
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About Converting Technical atmospheres to Megapascals
Technical atmosphere and Megapascal 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: Technical atmosphere is kilogram-force per square centimeter, and megapascal is 1000000 pascal units.
Formula
megapascals = technical atmospheres × 0.0980665
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 technical atmosphere equals 98066.5 base units, and 1 megapascal equals 1000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct technical atmosphere-to-megapascal factor of 0.0980665.
Simple example
1 at × 0.0980665 = 0.0980665 MPa
1 technical atmosphere = 0.0980665 megapascals.
Real-world example
35 at × 0.0980665 = 3.4323275 MPa
35 technical atmospheres = 3.4323275 megapascals.
Conversion table
| Technical atmosphere (at) | Megapascal (MPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 at | 0.0980665 MPa |
| 5 at | 0.4903325 MPa |
| 10 at | 0.980665 MPa |
| 25 at | 2.4516625 MPa |
| 50 at | 4.903325 MPa |
| 100 at | 9.80665 MPa |
Reverse conversion: Megapascal to Technical atmosphere
0.0980665 MPa × 10.19716213 = 1 at
0.0980665 megapascals = 1 technical atmosphere.
technical atmospheres = megapascals × 10.1971621298
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Megapascal to Technical atmosphere.
Understanding the Technical atmosphere (at)
Technical atmosphere is kilogram-force per square centimeter.
Understanding the Megapascal (MPa)
Megapascal is 1000000 pascal units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many megapascals are in 1 technical atmosphere?
1 technical atmosphere equals 0.0980665 megapascals, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert technical atmosphere to megapascal?
Multiply the technical atmosphere value by 0.0980665. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert megapascal back to technical atmosphere?
Use the reverse factor: 1 megapascal equals 10.19716213 technical atmospheres. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a technical atmosphere?
Technical atmosphere (at) is a unit of pressure.
What is a megapascal?
Megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure.
Is the technical atmosphere to megapascal conversion exact?
Yes. Both technical atmosphere and megapascal are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0980665 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.