Kips per square inch.
KSI to Nanopascals Converter — ksi to nPa
Convert KSI (ksi) to Nanopascal (nPa) using the exact conversion factor (1 ksi = 6.894757e+15 nanopascal). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
KSI to Nanopascals converter
Converter
Pressure Converter
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.
Nanopascal is 1e-9 pascal units.
Result = input x 6.89475729e+6 / 1e-9.
Pressure uses the pascal as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting KSI to Nanopascals
KSI and Nanopascal 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: Kips per square inch, and nanopascal is 1e-9 pascal units.
Formula
nanopascals = ksi × 6.894757e+15
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 ksi equals 6894757.29317 base units, and 1 nanopascal equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct ksi-to-nanopascal factor of 6.894757e+15.
Simple example
1 ksi × 6.894757e+15 = 6.894757e+15 nPa
1 ksi = 6.894757e+15 nanopascals.
Real-world example
35 ksi × 6.894757e+15 = 2.413165e+17 nPa
35 ksi = 2.413165e+17 nanopascals.
Conversion table
| KSI (ksi) | Nanopascal (nPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 ksi | 6.894757e+15 nPa |
| 5 ksi | 3.447379e+16 nPa |
| 10 ksi | 6.894757e+16 nPa |
| 25 ksi | 1.723689e+17 nPa |
| 50 ksi | 3.447379e+17 nPa |
| 100 ksi | 6.894757e+17 nPa |
Reverse conversion: Nanopascal to KSI
6.894757e+15 nPa × 1.450377e-16 = 0.9999999575 ksi
6.894757e+15 nanopascals = 0.9999999575 ksi.
ksi = nanopascals × 1.450377e-16
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nanopascal to KSI.
Understanding the KSI (ksi)
Kips per square inch.
Understanding the Nanopascal (nPa)
Nanopascal is 1e-9 pascal units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nanopascals are in 1 ksi?
1 ksi equals 6.894757e+15 nanopascals, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert ksi to nanopascal?
Multiply the ksi value by 6.894757e+15. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nanopascal back to ksi?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nanopascal equals 1.450377e-16 ksi. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a ksi?
KSI (ksi) is a unit of pressure.
What is a nanopascal?
Nanopascal (nPa) is a unit of pressure.
Is the ksi to nanopascal conversion exact?
Yes. Both ksi and nanopascal are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 6.894757e+15 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.