Convert kPa to psi
kilopascals to pounds per square inch. Enter a value to convert, or use the kPa to psi chart further down the page.
1 kilopascal equals 0.145038 pounds per square inch. Going the other way, 1 pound per square inch = 6.89476 kilopascals.
How to convert kPa to psi
To convert kilopascals to pounds per square inch, multiply the kilopascal value by 0.1450377377. You can also divide by 6.894757293 to get the same answer.
psi = kPa × 0.1450377377
Worked example
Convert 15 kPa to pounds per square inch:
15 kPa = 2.17557 psi
kPa to psi conversion chart
Use this kPa to psi table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilopascals (kPa) | pounds per square inch (psi) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kPa | 0.00145038 psi |
| 0.1 kPa | 0.0145038 psi |
| 1 kPa | 0.145038 psi |
| 2 kPa | 0.290075 psi |
| 3 kPa | 0.435113 psi |
| 5 kPa | 0.725189 psi |
| 10 kPa | 1.45038 psi |
| 20 kPa | 2.90075 psi |
| 50 kPa | 7.25189 psi |
| 100 kPa | 14.5038 psi |
| 1,000 kPa | 145.038 psi |
What is a kilopascal?
A kilopascal is 1,000 pascals. It is the metric unit on tyre placards and in engineering specifications; standard atmospheric pressure is 101.325 kPa.
What is a pound per square inch?
One psi is one pound-force per square inch, about 6,894.76 pascals. It is the standard pressure unit for tyres and hydraulics in the US.
Frequently asked questions
How many psi are in a kilopascal?
1 kPa equals 0.145038 psi. Going the other way, 1 psi is 6.89476 kPa.
How do you convert kPa to psi?
To convert kilopascals to pounds per square inch, multiply the kilopascal value by 0.1450377377. You can also divide by 6.894757293 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kPa in psi?
10 kPa equals 1.45038 psi. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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