Gigapascal To Dekapascal Converter

(GPa to daPa converter)

Convert Gigapascal to Dekapascal


Effortlessly Convert GPa to daPa with Our Reliable Tool


(Last Updated On: 2024-05-07)

Discover the ease of converting Gigapascals to Dekapascals with our precise GPa to daPa converter, designed by Newtum to simplify your calculations.

What are Gigapascal and Dekapascal

Definition of Gigapascal

A gigapascal (GPa) is a unit of pressure in the International System of Units (SI) equal to one billion pascals. It is commonly used in scientific contexts to measure extremely high pressures, such as those found in the Earth's interior or in materials science research. The gigapascal can express stiffness or tensile strength of materials and is a key unit in engineering for stress calculations.

Definition of Dekapascal

A dekapascal (daPa) is a metric unit of pressure or stress. It is not as commonly used as other units of pressure but serves as a middle ground in the pascal scale. One dekapascal equals ten pascals, and it is used to measure small-scale pressure changes that are larger than those typically measured in pascals but not large enough to warrant the use of kilopascals or higher units.

Gigapascal to Dekapascal Conversion Table

Gigapascal (GPa) Dekapascal (daPa)
0.01 GPa 1,000,000 daPa
0.1 GPa 10,000,000 daPa
0.2 GPa 20,000,000 daPa
0.3 GPa 30,000,000 daPa
0.4 GPa 40,000,000 daPa
0.5 GPa 50,000,000 daPa
0.6 GPa 60,000,000 daPa
0.7 GPa 70,000,000 daPa
0.8 GPa 80,000,000 daPa
0.9 GPa 90,000,000 daPa
1 GPa 100,000,000 daPa

Conversion of Gigapascal to Dekapascal

1 GPa = 10,000,000 daPa
1 daPa = 0.0000001 GPa

Example 1:
Convert 0.02 GPa to daPa:
0.02 GPa = 0.02 × 10,000,000 daPa = 200,000 daPa

Example 2:
Convert 0.05 GPa to daPa:
0.05 GPa = 0.05 × 10,000,000 daPa = 500,000 daPa

History of Gigapascal and Dekapascal

A brief history of pressure units reveals that the pascal was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971. The gigapascal and dekapascal are derivatives of the pascal, catering to the need for measuring vastly differing pressures. The GPa is used for very high pressures while the daPa fills a smaller scale niche, making the GPa to daPa converter a valuable tool for engineers and scientists.

How to use Gigapascal to Dekapascal Converter

Real Life Applications of Gigapascal to Dekapascal

Harness the practicality of converting GPa to daPa for real-life applications where precise pressure measurement is crucial.

Solved Examples GPa to daPa

Example 1: Converting 0.03 GPa to daPa: 0.03 GPa equals 300,000 daPa.

Example 2: Converting 2 GPa to daPa: 2 GPa equals 200,000,000 daPa.

FAQs

What is a gigapascal?
A gigapascal (GPa) is a unit of pressure equivalent to one billion pascals.

How many dekapascals are in one gigapascal?
One gigapascal is equal to 10,000,000 dekapascals (daPa).

Can I convert dekapascals back to gigapascals?
Yes, the converter can also perform daPa to GPa conversions.