Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units.
Kilopascals to Centipascals Converter — kPa to cPa
Convert Kilopascal (kPa) to Centipascal (cPa) using the exact conversion factor (1 kilopascal = 100,000 centipascal). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Kilopascals to Centipascals converter
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Convert pascals, bars, PSI, atmospheres, mercury columns, water columns, and engineering pressure units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
Result = input x 1000 / 0.01.
Pressure uses the pascal as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Kilopascals to Centipascals
Kilopascal and Centipascal both show up on pressure gauges — psi is standard on US tire and tool specifications, while bar is the everyday pressure unit across most of the rest of the world. Specifically: Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units, and centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
Formula
centipascals = kilopascals × 100000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kilopascal equals 1000 base units, and 1 centipascal equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kilopascal-to-centipascal factor of 100000.
Simple example
1 kPa × 100000 = 100,000 cPa
1 kilopascal = 100,000 centipascals.
Real-world example
35 kPa × 100000 = 3,500,000 cPa
35 kilopascals = 3,500,000 centipascals.
Conversion table
| Kilopascal (kPa) | Centipascal (cPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 100,000 cPa |
| 5 kPa | 500,000 cPa |
| 10 kPa | 1,000,000 cPa |
| 25 kPa | 2,500,000 cPa |
| 50 kPa | 5,000,000 cPa |
| 100 kPa | 10,000,000 cPa |
Reverse conversion: Centipascal to Kilopascal
1 cPa × 0.00001 = 0.00001 kPa
1 centipascal = 0.00001 kilopascals.
kilopascals = centipascals × 0.00001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centipascal to Kilopascal.
Understanding the Kilopascal (kPa)
Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units.
Understanding the Centipascal (cPa)
Centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centipascals are in 1 kilopascal?
1 kilopascal equals 100,000 centipascals, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kilopascal to centipascal?
Multiply the kilopascal value by 100000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centipascal back to kilopascal?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centipascal equals 0.00001 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 pressure.
What is a centipascal?
Centipascal (cPa) is a unit of pressure.
Is the kilopascal to centipascal conversion exact?
Yes. Both kilopascal and centipascal are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 100000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.