Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units.
Kilopascals to PSI Converter — kPa to psi
Convert Kilopascal (kPa) to PSI (psi) using the exact conversion factor (1 kilopascal = 0.1450377377 psi). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Kilopascals to PSI converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Pounds per square inch.
Result = input x 1000 / 6894.757293.
Pressure uses the pascal as the base unit.
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About Converting Kilopascals to PSI
Kilopascal and PSI 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 pounds per square inch.
Formula
psi = kilopascals × 0.14503773773
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kilopascal equals 1000 base units, and 1 psi equals 6894.75729317 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kilopascal-to-psi factor of 0.14503773773.
Simple example
1 kPa × 0.1450377377 = 0.1450377377 psi
1 kilopascal = 0.1450377377 psi.
Real-world example
35 kPa × 0.1450377377 = 5.076320821 psi
35 kilopascals = 5.076320821 psi.
Conversion table
| Kilopascal (kPa) | PSI (psi) |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 0.1450377377 psi |
| 5 kPa | 0.7251886887 psi |
| 10 kPa | 1.450377377 psi |
| 25 kPa | 3.625943443 psi |
| 50 kPa | 7.251886887 psi |
| 100 kPa | 14.50377377 psi |
Reverse conversion: PSI to Kilopascal
0.1450377377 psi × 6.894757293 = 0.9999999998 kPa
0.1450377377 psi = 0.9999999998 kilopascals.
kilopascals = psi × 6.89475729317
For a page dedicated to this direction, see PSI to Kilopascal.
Understanding the Kilopascal (kPa)
Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units.
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.
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 psi are in 1 kilopascal?
1 kilopascal equals 0.1450377377 psi, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kilopascal to psi?
Multiply the kilopascal value by 0.1450377377. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert psi back to kilopascal?
Use the reverse factor: 1 psi equals 6.894757293 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 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.
Is the kilopascal to psi 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.