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Pascals (Pa) to Kilopascals (kPa) Converter

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Precision4 dp

1 Pascal = 0.001 Kilopascal

Key Formulas

Pound per Sq. Inch → Bar

bar = psi × 0.0689476

Bar → Pound per Sq. Inch

psi = bar × 14.5038

Atmosphere → Pound per Sq. Inch

psi = atm × 14.6959

Pound per Sq. Inch → Atmosphere

atm = psi × 0.068046

Formula

kPa = Pa ÷ 1000

A kilopascal is 1000 pascals — the pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure, named after Blaise Pascal. 1 kPa ≈ 0.145 psi, making it useful for engineering calculations where psi and kPa need to be compared. Meteorology, hydraulics, and materials testing commonly use kPa.

Source: NIST SP 811, Table B.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Real-World Examples

An engineer confirming 1000 Pa = 1 kPa for pressure conversion calculations.

1000 Pa = 1 kPa

A physics student calculating 5 kPa pressure in Pa for a homework problem.

5000 Pa = 5 kPa

A meteorologist noting standard atmospheric pressure = 101.325 kPa for weather station calibration.

101325 Pa = 101.325 kPa

A structural engineer converting 200 kPa soil bearing pressure to Pa for foundation design.

200000 Pa = 200 kPa