CONSTRUCTION UNIT CONVERTER · FIELD TOOL
MPa to psi Converter
psi = MPa × 145.04. 30 MPa concrete is 4,351 psi; 28 MPa is about 4,000 psi; Grade 420 rebar (420 MPa) is 60,900 psi ≈ Grade 60. 1 MPa is the same as 1 N/mm².
psi = MPa × 145.038 ksi = MPa × 0.145038 kgf/cm² = MPa × 10.197
Worked Example
30 MPa × 145.038 = 4,351 psi (4.35 ksi, 306 kgf/cm²).
Concrete Grades
| MPa |
psi |
| 20 |
2,901 |
| 25 |
3,626 |
| 28 |
4,061 |
| 30 |
4,351 |
| 35 |
5,076 |
| 40 |
5,801 |
| 50 |
7,252 |
Steel Yield Strengths
| MPa |
psi |
Common grade |
| 250 |
36,260 |
Mild steel / Fe250 |
| 415 |
60,190 |
Fe415 |
| 420 |
60,920 |
Grade 420 ≈ Grade 60 |
| 500 |
72,520 |
Fe500, B500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many psi is 1 MPa?
145.04 psi.
What is 4,000 psi concrete in MPa?
27.6 MPa, usually specified as 28 MPa in metric.
Is N/mm² the same as MPa?
Yes. 1 N/mm² = 1 MPa = 1,000 kPa = 10.2 kgf/cm².