Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units.
Kilopascals to Decipascals Converter — kPa to dPa
Convert Kilopascal (kPa) to Decipascal (dPa) using the exact conversion factor (1 kilopascal = 10,000 decipascal). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Kilopascals to Decipascals 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.
Decipascal is 0.1 pascal units.
Result = input x 1000 / 0.1.
Pressure uses the pascal as the base unit.
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About Converting Kilopascals to Decipascals
Kilopascal and Decipascal 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 decipascal is 0.1 pascal units.
Formula
decipascals = kilopascals × 10000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kilopascal equals 1000 base units, and 1 decipascal equals 0.1 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kilopascal-to-decipascal factor of 10000.
Simple example
1 kPa × 10000 = 10,000 dPa
1 kilopascal = 10,000 decipascals.
Real-world example
35 kPa × 10000 = 350,000 dPa
35 kilopascals = 350,000 decipascals.
Conversion table
| Kilopascal (kPa) | Decipascal (dPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 10,000 dPa |
| 5 kPa | 50,000 dPa |
| 10 kPa | 100,000 dPa |
| 25 kPa | 250,000 dPa |
| 50 kPa | 500,000 dPa |
| 100 kPa | 1,000,000 dPa |
Reverse conversion: Decipascal to Kilopascal
1 dPa × 0.0001 = 0.0001 kPa
1 decipascal = 0.0001 kilopascals.
kilopascals = decipascals × 0.0001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decipascal to Kilopascal.
Understanding the Kilopascal (kPa)
Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units.
Understanding the Decipascal (dPa)
Decipascal is 0.1 pascal units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decipascals are in 1 kilopascal?
1 kilopascal equals 10,000 decipascals, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kilopascal to decipascal?
Multiply the kilopascal value by 10000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decipascal back to kilopascal?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decipascal equals 0.0001 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 decipascal?
Decipascal (dPa) is a unit of pressure.
Is the kilopascal to decipascal conversion exact?
Yes. Both kilopascal and decipascal are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 10000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.