Convert gigapascal to pascal
Please provide values below to convert gigapascal [GPa] to pascal [Pa], or Convert pascal to gigapascal.
1 GPa = 1000000000 Pa. To convert gigapascal to pascal, multiply the value by 1000000000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Pa = 1e-09 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 = 1000000000 Pa
- 1 Pa = 1e-09 GPa
- 10 GPa = 10000000000 Pa
- 100 GPa = 100000000000 Pa
How to Convert Gigapascal to Pascal
1 GPa = 1000000000 Pa
Example: convert 15 GPa to Pa:
15 GPa = 15 × 1000000000 Pa = 15000000000 Pa
Gigapascal to Pascal Conversion Table
| gigapascal | pascal |
|---|---|
| 1 GPa | 1000000000 Pa |
| 2 GPa | 2000000000 Pa |
| 3 GPa | 3000000000 Pa |
| 5 GPa | 5000000000 Pa |
| 10 GPa | 10000000000 Pa |
| 20 GPa | 20000000000 Pa |
| 50 GPa | 50000000000 Pa |
| 100 GPa | 100000000000 Pa |
| 500 GPa | 500000000000 Pa |
| 1000 GPa | 1e+12 Pa |
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.
Pascal
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
Named after Blaise Pascal, the pascal was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971, replacing earlier units like the bar and atmosphere.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, with common applications including atmospheric pressure, tire pressure, and fluid pressure in systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 gigapascal in pascal?
1 gigapascal (GPa) = 1000000000 pascal (Pa).
How do you convert gigapascal to pascal?
Multiply the gigapascal value by 1000000000. For example, 25 GPa × 1000000000 = 25000000000 Pa.
What is 10 gigapascal in pascal?
10 GPa = 10000000000 Pa.
Which unit is larger, the gigapascal or the pascal?
The gigapascal is the larger unit: 1 GPa = 1000000000 Pa.