Convert gigapascal to micropascal
Please provide values below to convert gigapascal [GPa] to micropascal [µPa], or Convert micropascal to gigapascal.
How to Convert Gigapascal to Micropascal
1 GPa = 1e+15 µPa
Example: convert 15 GPa to µPa:
15 GPa = 15 × 1e+15 µPa = 1.5e+16 µPa
Gigapascal to Micropascal Conversion Table
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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.
Micropascal
The micropascal (µPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one millionth of a pascal, used to measure very low pressures.
History/Origin
The micropascal was introduced as part of the SI unit system to quantify extremely small pressure values, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, though it is rarely used in practical applications.
Current Use
The micropascal is primarily used in scientific research, acoustics, and environmental monitoring where precise measurement of very low pressures is required.