Gigapascal To Kilopascal Converter

(GPa to kPa converter)

Convert Gigapascal to Kilopascal


Effortlessly Convert GPa to kPa with Precision


(Last Updated On: 2024-05-07)

Discover the ease of converting gigapascals to kilopascals with Newtum's intuitive GPa to kPa Converter – your go-to tool for accurate pressure unit conversions.

What are Gigapascal and Kilopascal

Definition of Gigapascal

A gigapascal (GPa) is a unit of pressure or stress within the International System of Units (SI). It equals one billion pascals, where a pascal is the pressure resulting from a force of one newton uniformly applied to an area of one square meter. GPa is often used to express the stiffness of materials, such as the elastic modulus in engineering and material sciences.

Definition of Kilopascal

A kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure measurement in the metric system, equivalent to one thousand pascals. It is commonly used for measuring low levels of pressure, such as atmospheric pressure, and is also a standard unit for mechanical stress and Young's modulus in engineering. One kPa equals 0.001 GPa, and it helps in expressing smaller pressure values efficiently.

Gigapascal to Kilopascal Conversion Table

Gigapascal (GPa) Kilopascal (kPa)
0.01 GPa 10000 kPa
0.1 GPa 100000 kPa
0.2 GPa 200000 kPa
0.3 GPa 300000 kPa
0.4 GPa 400000 kPa
0.5 GPa 500000 kPa
0.6 GPa 600000 kPa
0.7 GPa 700000 kPa
0.8 GPa 800000 kPa
0.9 GPa 900000 kPa
1 GPa 1000000 kPa

Conversion of Gigapascal to Kilopascal

1 GPa = 1000 kPa
1 kPa = 0.001 GPa

Example 1:
convert 2 GPa to kPa:
2 GPa = 2 × 1000 kPa = 2000 kPa

Example 2:
convert 0.5 GPa to kPa:
0.5 GPa = 0.5 × 1000 kPa = 500 kPa

History of Gigapascal and Kilopascal

A brief history of the Gigapascal to Kilopascal Converter traces back to the adoption of the International System of Units. With growing scientific and engineering needs, precise conversions between different pressure units became essential, leading to the development of conversion tools like the GPa to kPa converter.

How to use Gigapascal to Kilopascal Converter

Real Life Applications of Gigapascal to Kilopascal

Explore practical applications where converting gigapascals to kilopascals plays a crucial role in various industries.

Solved Examples GPa to kPa

Example 1:
Convert 1.2 GPa to kPa:
1.2 GPa = 1.2 × 1000 kPa = 1200 kPa

Example 2:
Convert 3.5 GPa to kPa:
3.5 GPa = 3.5 × 1000 kPa = 3500 kPa

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is a gigapascal?
A1: A gigapascal is a pressure unit equivalent to one billion pascals and is used to measure large pressure values or stresses.

Q2: How many kilopascals are in a gigapascal?
A2: One gigapascal is equal to one million kilopascals.

Q3: Is the GPa to kPa converter free to use?
A3: Yes, the converter is a free online tool that provides quick and accurate conversions.