megapascal to pound-force per square inch
Convert megapascal (MPa) to pound-force per square inch (psi). Use an editable pressure converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 MPa = 145.0377377 psi
Conversion formula
One megapascal equals 145.0377377 pound-force per square inch. Multiply your value in megapascal by this factor to get pound-force per square inch. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 megapascal:5 × 145.0377377 = 725.1886887 psi
Conversion table
| megapascal (MPa) | pound-force per square inch (psi) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1.450377377 |
| 0.1 | 14.50377377 |
| 1 | 145.0377377 |
| 2 | 290.0754755 |
| 5 | 725.1886887 |
| 10 | 1,450.377377 |
| 25 | 3,625.943443 |
| 50 | 7,251.886887 |
| 100 | 14,503.77377 |
| 1000 | 145,037.7377 |
About these measurements
Pressure is force per unit of area.
The base reference used here is the pascal. One megapascal is 1,000,000 base units; one pound-force per square inch is 6,894.757293 base units.
Important distinctions
Gauge and absolute pressures must not be mixed. This converts units without changing the reference pressure.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert MPa to psi?
Multiply the quantity in MPa by 145.0377377. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the pound-force per square inch to megapascal converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
