Convert Kilopascal to Pound per Square Inch
Use this free converter to change kilopascals (kPa) into pounds per square inch (psi). Kilopascal and pound per square inch both measure pressure. As a quick reference, 1 kPa equals 0.14503774 psi, and 1 psi equals 6.8947573 kPa.
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Pound per Square Inch (psi)
0.14503774
1 kPa = 0.14503774 psi
Pressure conversion table
| Kilopascal | Pound per Square Inch |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0014503774 |
| 0.1 | 0.014503774 |
| 0.5 | 0.072518869 |
| 1 | 0.14503774 |
| 2 | 0.29007548 |
| 3 | 0.43511321 |
| 5 | 0.72518869 |
| 10 | 1.4503774 |
| 20 | 2.9007548 |
| 25 | 3.6259434 |
| 50 | 7.2518869 |
| 100 | 14.503774 |
| 1,000 | 145.03774 |
How to convert Kilopascal to Pound per Square Inch
Multiply the kilopascal value by 0.14503774 to get pounds per square inch.
- Enter the number of kilopascals you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in pounds per square inch.
- Worked example: 15 kPa × 0.14503774 = 2.1755661 psi.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (pound per square inch to kilopascal).
About these units
Kilopascal (kPa)
- Definition
- A kilopascal (kPa) is 1,000 pascals, a convenient size for everyday pressures.
- History
- It is a metric multiple of the pascal.
- Current use
- Kilopascals express tyre pressure and atmospheric pressure in many countries.
Pound per Square Inch (psi)
- Definition
- Pounds per square inch (psi) is an imperial pressure unit, the force of one pound over one square inch.
- History
- It developed with the imperial system and steam-engine engineering.
- Current use
- Psi is the common pressure unit for tyres and compressed gas in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds per square inch are in a kilopascal?
There are 0.14503774 psi in 1 kPa. To convert, multiply the number of kilopascals by 0.14503774.
How do I convert kilopascals to pounds per square inch?
Multiply the kilopascal value by 0.14503774 to get pounds per square inch. For example, 10 kPa = 1.4503774 psi.
Is this kilopascal-to-pound per square inch converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Kilopascal to other pressure units
| Unit | 1 Kilopascal equals |
|---|---|
| Pascal (Pa) | 1000 Pa |
| Bar (bar) | 0.01 bar |
| Pound per Square Inch (psi) | 0.14503774 psi |
| Atmosphere (atm) | 0.0098692327 atm |
| Torr (Torr) | 7.5006169 Torr |
| Millibar (mbar) | 10 mbar |