Convert gigapascal to terapascal
Please provide values below to convert gigapascal [GPa] to terapascal [TPa], or Convert terapascal to gigapascal.
How to Convert Gigapascal to Terapascal
1 GPa = 0.001 TPa
Example: convert 15 GPa to TPa:
15 GPa = 15 × 0.001 TPa = 0.015 TPa
Gigapascal to Terapascal 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.
Terapascal
A terapascal (TPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one trillion pascals (10^12 Pa).
History/Origin
The terapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure extremely high pressures, especially in scientific research involving materials under extreme conditions, such as in geophysics and high-energy physics.
Current Use
The terapascal is used in scientific fields to quantify very high pressures, such as in studying Earth's deep interior, material science, and high-pressure physics experiments.