Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units.
Kilopascals to KSI Converter — kPa to ksi
Convert Kilopascal (kPa) to KSI (ksi) using the exact conversion factor (1 kilopascal = 0.0001450377 ksi). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Kilopascals to KSI converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Kips per square inch.
Result = input x 1000 / 6.89475729e+6.
Stress Pressure units are compatible.
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About Converting Kilopascals to KSI
Kilopascal and KSI both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units, and kips per square inch.
Formula
ksi = kilopascals × 0.00014503773773
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kilopascal equals 1000 base units, and 1 ksi equals 6894757.29317 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kilopascal-to-ksi factor of 0.00014503773773.
Simple example
1 kPa × 0.0001450377377 = 0.0001450377 ksi
1 kilopascal = 0.0001450377 ksi.
Real-world example
100 kPa × 0.0001450377377 = 0.0145037738 ksi
100 kilopascals = 0.0145037738 ksi.
Conversion table
| Kilopascal (kPa) | KSI (ksi) |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 0.0001450377 ksi |
| 10 kPa | 0.0014503774 ksi |
| 50 kPa | 0.0072518869 ksi |
| 100 kPa | 0.0145037738 ksi |
| 500 kPa | 0.0725188689 ksi |
| 1,000 kPa | 0.1450377377 ksi |
Reverse conversion: KSI to Kilopascal
0.0001450377 ksi × 6894.757293 = 0.9999997399 kPa
0.0001450377 ksi = 0.9999997399 kilopascals.
kilopascals = ksi × 6894.75729317
For a page dedicated to this direction, see KSI to Kilopascal.
Understanding the Kilopascal (kPa)
Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units.
Understanding the KSI (ksi)
Kips per square inch.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ksi are in 1 kilopascal?
1 kilopascal equals 0.0001450377 ksi, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kilopascal to ksi?
Multiply the kilopascal value by 0.0001450377377. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert ksi back to kilopascal?
Use the reverse factor: 1 ksi equals 6,894.757293 kilopascals. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kilopascal?
Kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of engineering.
What is a ksi?
KSI (ksi) is a unit of engineering.
Is the kilopascal to ksi conversion exact?
Yes. Both kilopascal and ksi are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0001450377377 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.