Convert gigapascal to nanopascal
Please provide values below to convert gigapascal [GPa] to nanopascal [nPa], or Convert nanopascal to gigapascal.
1 GPa = 1.0000e+18 nPa. To convert gigapascal to nanopascal, multiply the value by 1.0000e+18; to go the other way, divide by it (1 nPa = 1.0000e-18 GPa). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 GPa = 1.0000e+18 nPa
- 1 nPa = 1.0000e-18 GPa
- 10 GPa = 1.0000e+19 nPa
- 100 GPa = 1.0000e+20 nPa
How to Convert Gigapascal to Nanopascal
1 GPa = 1e+18 nPa
Example: convert 15 GPa to nPa:
15 GPa = 15 × 1e+18 nPa = 1.5e+19 nPa
Gigapascal to Nanopascal Conversion Table
| gigapascal | nanopascal |
|---|---|
| 1 GPa | 1.0000e+18 nPa |
| 2 GPa | 2.0000e+18 nPa |
| 3 GPa | 3.0000e+18 nPa |
| 5 GPa | 5.0000e+18 nPa |
| 10 GPa | 1.0000e+19 nPa |
| 20 GPa | 2.0000e+19 nPa |
| 50 GPa | 5.0000e+19 nPa |
| 100 GPa | 1.0000e+20 nPa |
| 500 GPa | 5.0000e+20 nPa |
| 1000 GPa | 1.0000e+21 nPa |
Gigapascal
A gigapascal (GPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one billion pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The gigapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure high-pressure phenomena, especially in materials science and geophysics, as a larger unit than the pascal for convenience.
Current Use
GPa is commonly used to quantify stress, pressure in geological formations, material strength, and high-pressure physics applications.
Nanopascal
The nanopascal (nPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one billionth of a pascal, where 1 nPa = 10^-9 Pa.
History/Origin
The nanopascal was introduced as part of the SI unit system's extension to accommodate very small pressure measurements, primarily in scientific research involving micro- and nanoscale phenomena.
Current Use
Nanopascals are used in high-precision scientific applications such as atmospheric pressure measurements, microfluidics, and nanotechnology research where extremely low pressure differences need to be quantified.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 gigapascal in nanopascal?
1 gigapascal (GPa) = 1.0000e+18 nanopascal (nPa).
How do you convert gigapascal to nanopascal?
Multiply the gigapascal value by 1.0000e+18. For example, 25 GPa × 1.0000e+18 = 2.5000e+19 nPa.
What is 10 gigapascal in nanopascal?
10 GPa = 1.0000e+19 nPa.
Which unit is larger, the gigapascal or the nanopascal?
The gigapascal is the larger unit: 1 GPa = 1.0000e+18 nPa.