Kips per square inch.
KSI to Picopascals Converter — ksi to pPa
Convert KSI (ksi) to Picopascal (pPa) using the exact conversion factor (1 ksi = 6.894757e+18 picopascal). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
KSI to Picopascals 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.
Picopascal is 1e-12 pascal units.
Result = input x 6.89475729e+6 / 1e-12.
Pressure uses the pascal as the base unit.
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About Converting KSI to Picopascals
KSI and Picopascal 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 picopascal is 1e-12 pascal units.
Formula
picopascals = ksi × 6.894757e+18
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 ksi equals 6894757.29317 base units, and 1 picopascal equals 1e-12 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct ksi-to-picopascal factor of 6.894757e+18.
Simple example
1 ksi × 6.894757e+18 = 6.894757e+18 pPa
1 ksi = 6.894757e+18 picopascals.
Real-world example
35 ksi × 6.894757e+18 = 2.413165e+20 pPa
35 ksi = 2.413165e+20 picopascals.
Conversion table
| KSI (ksi) | Picopascal (pPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 ksi | 6.894757e+18 pPa |
| 5 ksi | 3.447379e+19 pPa |
| 10 ksi | 6.894757e+19 pPa |
| 25 ksi | 1.723689e+20 pPa |
| 50 ksi | 3.447379e+20 pPa |
| 100 ksi | 6.894757e+20 pPa |
Reverse conversion: Picopascal to KSI
6.894757e+18 pPa × 1.450377e-19 = 0.9999999575 ksi
6.894757e+18 picopascals = 0.9999999575 ksi.
ksi = picopascals × 1.450377e-19
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Picopascal to KSI.
Understanding the KSI (ksi)
Kips per square inch.
Understanding the Picopascal (pPa)
Picopascal is 1e-12 pascal units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many picopascals are in 1 ksi?
1 ksi equals 6.894757e+18 picopascals, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert ksi to picopascal?
Multiply the ksi value by 6.894757e+18. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert picopascal back to ksi?
Use the reverse factor: 1 picopascal equals 1.450377e-19 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 picopascal?
Picopascal (pPa) is a unit of pressure.
Is the ksi to picopascal conversion exact?
Yes. Both ksi and picopascal are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 6.894757e+18 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.