kilopascal [kPa] to pound per square inch [psi] Converter
Quick Reference
1 kilopascal (kPa) = 0.1450376808 pound per square inch (psi)
1 pound per square inch (psi) = 6.89476 kilopascal (kPa)
How to Convert kilopascal to pound per square inch
1 kPa = 0.1450376808 psi
1 psi = 6.89476 kPa
To convert kilopascal to pound per square inch, divide the value by 6.89476 (equivalently, multiply by 0.1450376808). To convert pound per square inch back to kilopascal, multiply by 6.89476.
Example: convert 10 kPa to psi:
10 kPa = 10 x 0.1450376808 = 1.450376808 psi
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.
pound per square inch
Definition: Pound per square inch (symbol: psi or lbf/in²) is a unit of pressure in the imperial and US customary systems. It is defined as the pressure resulting from a force of one pound-force applied to an area of one square inch.
History/origin: The pound per square inch is rooted in the English system of units. Its widespread use grew with the development of steam engines and other technologies requiring pressure measurements.
Current use: psi is commonly used in the United States for measuring tire pressure, hydraulic pressure, steam pressure, and the pressure of compressed gases. It's prevalent in automotive, manufacturing, and various engineering applications.
kilopascal to pound per square inch Conversion Table
| kilopascal [kPa] | pound per square inch [psi] |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 0.1450376808 psi |
| 2 kPa | 0.2900753616 psi |
| 5 kPa | 0.7251884039 psi |
| 10 kPa | 1.450376808 psi |
| 20 kPa | 2.900753616 psi |
| 50 kPa | 7.251884039 psi |
| 100 kPa | 14.50376808 psi |
| 200 kPa | 29.00753616 psi |
| 500 kPa | 72.51884039 psi |
| 1000 kPa | 145.0376808 psi |
Common kilopascal to pound per square inch conversions
- 1 kPa = 0.1450376808 psi
- 2 kPa = 0.2900753616 psi
- 3 kPa = 0.4351130423 psi
- 4 kPa = 0.5801507231 psi
- 5 kPa = 0.7251884039 psi
- 6 kPa = 0.8702260847 psi
- 7 kPa = 1.015264 psi
- 8 kPa = 1.160301 psi
- 9 kPa = 1.305339 psi
- 10 kPa = 1.450377 psi
- 12 kPa = 1.740452 psi
- 15 kPa = 2.175565 psi
- 20 kPa = 2.900754 psi
- 25 kPa = 3.625942 psi
- 30 kPa = 4.35113 psi
- 40 kPa = 5.801507 psi
- 50 kPa = 7.251884 psi
- 60 kPa = 8.702261 psi
- 75 kPa = 10.877826 psi
- 100 kPa = 14.503768 psi
- 150 kPa = 21.755652 psi
- 200 kPa = 29.007536 psi
- 250 kPa = 36.25942 psi
- 300 kPa = 43.511304 psi
- 500 kPa = 72.51884 psi
- 750 kPa = 108.778261 psi
- 1,000 kPa = 145.037681 psi
Common pairs of Pressure
kilopascal
megapascal
hectopascal
pound per square inch