How to use kPa to PSI
- Type a value in kilopascals.
- The result in pounds per square inch appears instantly.
- Type in the second box to convert the other way.
How to convert kilopascals to pounds per square inch
Multiply the value in kilopascals by 0.145038. Formula: psi = kPa ÷ 6.8948. Example: 10 kPa × 0.145038 = 1.4504 psi.
Common kilopascals to pounds per square inch conversions
5 kPa = 0.725189 psi. 25 kPa = 3.6259 psi. 50 kPa = 7.2519 psi. 100 kPa = 14.5038 psi.
Where is kPa to psi conversion used?
Pressure conversions are common for car and bike tyre pressure, air compressors and pressure washers, scuba and gas cylinders, weather reports, and reading equipment specs made for another country.
What are kilopascals?
A kilopascal is 1,000 pascals, the SI unit of pressure. It is used for tyre pressure in Canada, Australia and Asia, and in weather and engineering.
What are pounds per square inch?
Pounds per square inch (psi) is the pressure unit used in the US for car and bike tyres, air compressors and hydraulics.
Kilopascals to pounds per square inch conversion table
| Kilopascals (kPa) | Pounds per square inch (psi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.145038 |
| 2 | 0.290075 |
| 5 | 0.725189 |
| 10 | 1.4504 |
| 14.7 | 2.1321 |
| 15 | 2.1756 |
| 20 | 2.9008 |
| 25 | 3.6259 |
| 30 | 4.3511 |
| 32 | 4.6412 |
| 35 | 5.0763 |
| 40 | 5.8015 |
| 50 | 7.2519 |
| 60 | 8.7023 |
| 80 | 11.603 |
| 100 | 14.5038 |
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds per square inch are in 1 kilopascal?
1 kilopascal = 0.145038 pounds per square inch (1 kPa = 0.145038 psi).
How many kilopascals are in 1 pound per square inch?
1 pound per square inch = 6.8948 kilopascals (1 psi = 6.8948 kPa).
What is 10 kPa in pounds per square inch?
10 kPa = 1.4504 psi.
What is 100 kPa in pounds per square inch?
100 kPa = 14.5038 psi.
Is the kPa to psi conversion exact?
Yes. 1 psi is exactly 6,894.757293168 pascals, 1 bar is exactly 100,000 pascals and 1 standard atmosphere is exactly 101,325 pascals, so these conversions are exact. Results are rounded only for display.
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