Convert megapascal to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert megapascal [MPa] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to megapascal.
How to Convert Megapascal to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 MPa = 145.037737796859 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 MPa to lbf/in^2:
15 MPa = 15 × 145.037737796859 lbf/in^2 = 2175.56606695288 lbf/in^2
Megapascal to Pound-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.
Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.