Convert Pound per Square Inch to Kilopascal
Use this free converter to change pounds per square inch (psi) into kilopascals (kPa). Pound per square inch and kilopascal both measure pressure. As a quick reference, 1 psi equals 6.8947573 kPa, and 1 kPa equals 0.14503774 psi.
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Kilopascal (kPa)
6.8947573
1 psi = 6.8947573 kPa
Pressure conversion table
| Pound per Square Inch | Kilopascal |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.068947573 |
| 0.1 | 0.68947573 |
| 0.5 | 3.4473786 |
| 1 | 6.8947573 |
| 2 | 13.789515 |
| 3 | 20.684272 |
| 5 | 34.473786 |
| 10 | 68.947573 |
| 20 | 137.89515 |
| 25 | 172.36893 |
| 50 | 344.73786 |
| 100 | 689.47573 |
| 1,000 | 6894.7573 |
How to convert Pound per Square Inch to Kilopascal
Multiply the pound per square inch value by 6.8947573 to get kilopascals.
- Enter the number of pounds per square inch you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilopascals.
- Worked example: 15 psi × 6.8947573 = 103.42136 kPa.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilopascal to pound per square inch).
About these units
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilopascals are in a pound per square inch?
There are 6.8947573 kPa in 1 psi. To convert, multiply the number of pounds per square inch by 6.8947573.
How do I convert pounds per square inch to kilopascals?
Multiply the pound per square inch value by 6.8947573 to get kilopascals. For example, 10 psi = 68.947573 kPa.
Is this pound per square inch-to-kilopascal 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 Pound per Square Inch to other pressure units
| Unit | 1 Pound per Square Inch equals |
|---|---|
| Pascal (Pa) | 6894.7573 Pa |
| Kilopascal (kPa) | 6.8947573 kPa |
| Bar (bar) | 0.068947573 bar |
| Atmosphere (atm) | 0.068045964 atm |
| Torr (Torr) | 51.714933 Torr |
| Millibar (mbar) | 68.947573 mbar |