kilopascal [kPa] to pascal [Pa] Converter

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How to Convert kilopascal to pascalpascal

1 kPa = 1000 Pa
1 Pa = 0.001 kPa

Example: convert 88 kPa to Pa:
88 kPa = 88 x 1000 = 88000 Pa

kilopascal

Definition: The kilopascal (symbol: kPa) is a multiple of the pascal, which is the SI unit of pressure and stress. One kPa is equal to 1000 pascals.

History/origin: Like the pascal, the kilopascal's origin is tied to the development of SI units. It provides a more convenient scale for expressing pressures larger than a single pascal.

Current use: Kilopascals are widely used in engineering, construction, and meteorology for measuring air pressure, fluid pressure, and mechanical stress.

pascal

Definition: The pascal (symbol: Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure used to quantify internal pressure, stress, Young's modulus and ultimate tensile strength.

History/origin: The pascal is named after Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer, and philosopher. The unit was adopted in 1971.

Current use: The pascal is used worldwide for measuring pressure in various applications, including meteorology (atmospheric pressure), material science (stress and strain), and engineering (fluid pressure).

kilopascal to pascal Conversion Table

kilopascal [kPa]pascal [Pa]
0.01 kPa10 Pa
0.1 kPa100 Pa
1 kPa1000 Pa
10 kPa10000 Pa
50 kPa50000 Pa
100 kPa100000 Pa
1000 kPa1000000 Pa
10000 kPa10000000 Pa

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