Pounds per square inch.
PSI to Kilopascals Converter — psi to kPa
Convert PSI (psi) to Kilopascal (kPa) using the exact conversion factor (1 psi = 6.894757293 kilopascal). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
PSI to Kilopascals converter
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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.
Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units.
Result = input x 6894.757293 / 1000.
Stress Pressure units are compatible.
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About Converting PSI to Kilopascals
PSI and Kilopascal 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. PSI is most often used for tire pressure specifications in the us.
Formula
kilopascals = psi × 6.89475729317
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 psi equals 6894.75729317 base units, and 1 kilopascal equals 1000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct psi-to-kilopascal factor of 6.89475729317.
Simple example
1 psi × 6.894757293 = 6.894757293 kPa
1 psi = 6.894757293 kilopascals.
Real-world example
100 psi × 6.894757293 = 689.4757293 kPa
100 psi = 689.4757293 kilopascals.
Conversion table
| PSI (psi) | Kilopascal (kPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 psi | 6.894757293 kPa |
| 10 psi | 68.94757293 kPa |
| 50 psi | 344.7378647 kPa |
| 100 psi | 689.4757293 kPa |
| 500 psi | 3,447.378647 kPa |
| 1,000 psi | 6,894.757293 kPa |
Reverse conversion: Kilopascal to PSI
6.894757293 kPa × 0.1450377377 = 1 psi
6.894757293 kilopascals = 1 psi.
psi = kilopascals × 0.14503773773
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kilopascal to PSI.
Understanding the PSI
PSI (psi) measures pressure. PSI (pounds-force per square inch) equals exactly 6,894.757293168 pascals. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (standard pressure unit for tires, tools, and plumbing)
Uses of the PSI today
- Tire pressure specifications in the US
- Hydraulic and pneumatic system ratings
- Plumbing, compressed-air tools, and industrial equipment ratings
History of the PSI
PSI is a derived unit from the pound-force and the inch, both themselves standardized through English and later international agreements rather than invented as a pressure unit from scratch.
It became the default pressure unit in US engineering as pound-force and inch-based measurement dominated American industry through the 19th and 20th centuries, and it remains in everyday use for tires and tools even as most other measurements in the US context stay imperial.
Historical origin. PSI was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Kilopascal (kPa)
Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units.
PSI — sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — Documents conversion factors for psi and other US customary pressure units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilopascals are in 1 psi?
1 psi equals 6.894757293 kilopascals, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert psi to kilopascal?
Multiply the psi value by 6.894757293. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kilopascal back to psi?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kilopascal equals 0.1450377377 psi. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a psi?
PSI (psi) measures pressure. PSI (pounds-force per square inch) equals exactly 6,894.757293168 pascals. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
What is a kilopascal?
Kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of engineering.
Is the psi to kilopascal conversion exact?
Yes. PSI (pounds-force per square inch) equals exactly 6,894.757293168 pascals. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
Where is the psi still used today?
United States (standard pressure unit for tires, tools, and plumbing)
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.