kN = kilonewtons - Newtons are a unit of force
MPa = megapascals - Pascals are a unit of stress
kilo denotes that you multiply the value by 1,000 and mega denotes that you multiply the value by 1,000,000
Stress = Force per unit area
As such 1 Pa = 1 N/m2
1 MPa = 1000 kN/m2
So to convert kN into MPa
Stress (MPa) = Force (kN) / (Area (m2) * 1000)
Chat with our AI personalities