pascal [Pa] to kilopascal [kPa] Converter
How to Convert pascal to kilopascal
1 Pa = 0.001 kPa
1 kPa = 1000 Pa
Example: convert 10 Pa to kPa:
10 Pa = 10 x 0.001 = 0.01 kPa
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
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 to kilopascal Conversion Table
| Units.Pa.singular [Pa] | Units.kPa.singular [kPa] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Pa | 0.00001 kPa |
| 0.1 Pa | 0.0001 kPa |
| 1 Pa | 0.001 kPa |
| 10 Pa | 0.01 kPa |
| 50 Pa | 0.05 kPa |
| 100 Pa | 0.1 kPa |
| 1000 Pa | 1 kPa |
| 10000 Pa | 10 kPa |