{"product_id":"mpx5010-pressure-sensor-differential-pressure-0-10kpa","title":"MPX5010 Pressure Sensor – Differential Pressure 0-10kPa","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMPX5010 Pressure Sensor – 0-10kPa Differential\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"product-lede\"\u003eThe MPX5010 is a 0-10kPa differential pressure sensor providing an analog voltage output (0.2-4.7V) with 5V DC supply, widely used for air flow and liquid level measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Pressure Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 10 kPa (Differential)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.75 to 5.25 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 to 4.7 V (analog, ratiometric)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±2.5% Full Scale Span (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResponse Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 ms (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePressure Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarbed, dual port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to +125 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 30 x 20 x 15 mm (without pins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArduino Air Pressure Meter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interface with Arduino Uno to display real-time pressure on an LCD, great for learning analog sensor reading and calibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/esp32-hvac-monitor-kit-aws-iot-core-and-mqtt-tls\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESP32 IoT Filter Monitor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Build a smart HVAC filter clog detector that sends pressure alerts to Blynk or MQTT when differential pressure rises.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-indoor-weather-station\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi Weather Station:\u003c\/strong\u003e Log differential pressure data using Python and a simple script to analyse airflow trends in a greenhouse setup.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCBSE Class 11 Practical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure pressure drop across a pipe using Bernoulli's principle; connect MPX5010 to a multimeter and record values at different flow rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB.Tech \/ Smart India Hackathon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Design a low-cost neonatal ventilator airflow feedback system using MPX5010, Arduino, and a servo-controlled valve for safer breathing support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"compat-table\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLibrary \/ Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Uno R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVCC→5V, GND→GND, Vout→A0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eanalogRead() and convert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Nano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVCC→5V, GND→GND, Vout→A0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eanalogRead() and convert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Mega 2560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVCC→5V, GND→GND, Vout→A0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eanalogRead() and convert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP8266 NodeMCU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes with condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVCC→Vin (5V), Vout voltage divider to A0 (max 1V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eanalogRead(A0) (voltage divider needed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP32 Dev Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes with condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVCC→5V pin, Vout voltage divider to GPIO34 (max 3.3V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eanalogReadMilliVolts() (voltage divider needed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes with condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVCC→VBUS (5V), Vout voltage divider to ADC0 (max 3.3V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroPython ADC read (voltage divider needed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi 4 \/ 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (external ADC required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal MCP3008 ADC via SPI, Vout through voltage divider\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePython spidev + MCP3008 library\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring and Interface Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect VCC to a stable 5V supply and GND to ground; the Vout pin outputs a ratiometric analog voltage proportional to differential pressure. For 3.3V microcontrollers like ESP32 or Pico, use a voltage divider (e.g., 10kΩ + 20kΩ) to scale the maximum 4.7V down below 3.3V. Avoid exceeding the 10kPa rating to prevent mechanical damage to the sensor element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eHow do I convert the analog voltage reading into pressure in kPa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUse the formula: Pressure (kPa) = (Vout - 0.2) × (10 \/ 4.5) where Vout is the measured voltage. For Arduino, compute voltage as (analogRead(A0) * 5.0) \/ 1024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCan I use this sensor with liquids or non-air gases?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo, the MPX5010 is designed for dry, non-corrosive gases only. 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