Kips per square inch.
KSI to Petapascals Converter — ksi to PPa
Convert KSI (ksi) to Petapascal (PPa) using the exact conversion factor (1 ksi = 6.894757e-9 petapascal). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
KSI to Petapascals 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.
Petapascal is 1000000000000000 pascal units.
Result = input x 6.89475729e+6 / 1e+15.
Pressure uses the pascal as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting KSI to Petapascals
KSI and Petapascal 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 petapascal is 1000000000000000 pascal units.
Formula
petapascals = ksi × 6.894757e-9
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 ksi equals 6894757.29317 base units, and 1 petapascal equals 1e+15 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct ksi-to-petapascal factor of 6.894757e-9.
Simple example
1 ksi × 6.894757e-9 = 6.894757e-9 PPa
1 ksi = 6.894757e-9 petapascals.
Real-world example
35 ksi × 6.894757e-9 = 2.413165e-7 PPa
35 ksi = 2.413165e-7 petapascals.
Conversion table
| KSI (ksi) | Petapascal (PPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 ksi | 6.894757e-9 PPa |
| 5 ksi | 3.447379e-8 PPa |
| 10 ksi | 6.894757e-8 PPa |
| 25 ksi | 1.723689e-7 PPa |
| 50 ksi | 3.447379e-7 PPa |
| 100 ksi | 6.894757e-7 PPa |
Reverse conversion: Petapascal to KSI
6.894757e-9 PPa × 145037737.7 = 0.9999999575 ksi
6.894757e-9 petapascals = 0.9999999575 ksi.
ksi = petapascals × 145037737.73
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Petapascal to KSI.
Understanding the KSI (ksi)
Kips per square inch.
Understanding the Petapascal (PPa)
Petapascal is 1000000000000000 pascal units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many petapascals are in 1 ksi?
1 ksi equals 6.894757e-9 petapascals, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert ksi to petapascal?
Multiply the ksi value by 6.894757e-9. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert petapascal back to ksi?
Use the reverse factor: 1 petapascal equals 145,037,737.7 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 petapascal?
Petapascal (PPa) is a unit of pressure.
Is the ksi to petapascal conversion exact?
Yes. Both ksi and petapascal are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 6.894757e-9 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.