Megapascals to Kips per square inch
Convert megapascals to kips per square inch instantly.
Megapascals to Kips per square inch (MPa to ksi) Converter
1 megapascal = 0.14504 kips per square inch
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- 1 MPa = 0.14504 ksi
- 5 MPa = 0.72519 ksi
- 10 MPa = 1.4504 ksi
- 25 MPa = 3.6259 ksi
- MegapascalsMPa
- Pounds per square inchpsi
- MegapascalsMPa
- Pounds per square inchpsi
- Kips per square inch (US)ksi
How it’s calculated
ksi = MPa × 0.1450377377
- Multiply the value in megapascals by 0.1450377377.
- To go back, divide by 0.1450377377 (or multiply by 6.894757293).
- 1 MPa = 0.1450377377 ksi · 1 ksi = 6.894757293 MPa
Quick examples
1 megapascal = 0.14504 kips per square inch · 1 ksi = 6.8948 MPa
- 1 megapascal = 0.14504 kips per square inch
- 5 megapascals = 0.72519 kips per square inch
- 10 megapascals = 1.4504 kips per square inch
- 25 megapascals = 3.6259 kips per square inch
- 100 megapascals = 14.504 kips per square inch
Megapascals to kips per square inch conversion table
| Megapascals (MPa) | Kips per square inch (ksi) |
|---|---|
| 1 MPa | 0.14504 ksi |
| 5 MPa | 0.72519 ksi |
| 10 MPa | 1.4504 ksi |
| 20 MPa | 2.9008 ksi |
| 25 MPa | 3.6259 ksi |
| 30 MPa | 4.3511 ksi |
| 36 MPa | 5.2214 ksi |
| 40 MPa | 5.8015 ksi |
| 50 MPa | 7.2519 ksi |
| 60 MPa | 8.7023 ksi |
| 75 MPa | 10.878 ksi |
| 100 MPa | 14.504 ksi |
| 150 MPa | 21.756 ksi |
| 200 MPa | 29.008 ksi |
| 250 MPa | 36.259 ksi |
| 300 MPa | 43.511 ksi |
| 355 MPa | 51.488 ksi |
| 400 MPa | 58.015 ksi |
| 500 MPa | 72.519 ksi |
| 1,000 MPa | 145.04 ksi |
About these units
Megapascal (MPa)
SI (metric)
1 MPa = 1,000,000 Pa (exact)
Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.) (SI prefixes and accepted units)
Kip per square inch (ksi)
US customary
1 ksi ≈ 6,894,757.3 Pa
A thousand psi, about 6.8948 MPa. Used for material strength in US practice.
Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert megapascals to kips per square inch?
Use ksi = MPa × 0.1450377377. Multiply the value in megapascals by 0.1450377377.
How many kips per square inch are in 1 megapascal?
1 megapascal (MPa) equals 0.14504 kips per square inch (ksi); more precisely 0.1450377377.
How many megapascals are in 1 kip per square inch?
1 kip per square inch (ksi) equals 6.8948 megapascals (MPa); more precisely 6.894757293.
What is 10 MPa in ksi?
10 megapascals = 1.4504 kips per square inch.
Is the kip per square inch a US or a UK unit?
This converter uses the US customary kip per square inch. A thousand psi, about 6.8948 MPa. Used for material strength in US practice. US and UK units with the same name can differ, so check which one your source uses.
What is a kip per square inch?
A thousand psi, about 6.8948 MPa. Used for material strength in US practice.
Related conversions
Formula: ksi = MPa × 0.1450377377. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.