psi to kPa Converter
Enter the pressure in pounds per square inch below to convert it to kilopascals.
Result: Kilopascals
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How to Convert Pounds per Square Inch to Kilopascals
To convert a measurement in pounds per square inch to a measurement in kilopascals, multiply the pressure by the following conversion ratio: 6.89475 kilopascals/pound per square inch.
Since one pound per square inch is equal to 6.89475 kilopascals, you can use this simple formula to convert:
kilopascals = pounds per square inch × 6.89475
The pressure in kilopascals is equal to the pressure in pounds per square inch multiplied by 6.89475.
For example, here's how to convert 5 pounds per square inch to kilopascals using the formula above.
kilopascals = (5 psi × 6.89475) = 34.47375 kPa
Pounds per square inch and kilopascals are both units used to measure pressure. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What Are Pounds per Square Inch?
One pound per square inch is the pressure of equal to one pound-force per square inch.
The pound per square inch is a US customary and imperial unit of pressure. A pound per square inch is sometimes also referred to as a pound-force per square inch. Pounds per square inch can be abbreviated as psi; for example, 1 pound per square inch can be written as 1 psi.
PSI can be expressed using the formula:
1 psi = 1 lbf / in2
Pressure in pounds per square inch are equal to the pound-force divided by the area in square inches.
Learn more about pounds per square inch.
What Is a Kilopascal?
The kilopascal is a multiple of the pascal, which is the SI derived unit for pressure. In the metric system, "kilo" is the prefix for thousands, or 103. Kilopascals can be abbreviated as kPa; for example, 1 kilopascal can be written as 1 kPa.
Learn more about kilopascals.
Pound per Square Inch to Kilopascal Conversion Table
| Pounds Per Square Inch | Kilopascals |
|---|---|
| 1 psi | 6.8948 kPa |
| 2 psi | 13.79 kPa |
| 3 psi | 20.68 kPa |
| 4 psi | 27.58 kPa |
| 5 psi | 34.47 kPa |
| 6 psi | 41.37 kPa |
| 7 psi | 48.26 kPa |
| 8 psi | 55.16 kPa |
| 9 psi | 62.05 kPa |
| 10 psi | 68.95 kPa |
| 11 psi | 75.84 kPa |
| 12 psi | 82.74 kPa |
| 13 psi | 89.63 kPa |
| 14 psi | 96.53 kPa |
| 15 psi | 103.42 kPa |
| 16 psi | 110.32 kPa |
| 17 psi | 117.21 kPa |
| 18 psi | 124.11 kPa |
| 19 psi | 131 kPa |
| 20 psi | 137.9 kPa |
| 21 psi | 144.79 kPa |
| 22 psi | 151.68 kPa |
| 23 psi | 158.58 kPa |
| 24 psi | 165.47 kPa |
| 25 psi | 172.37 kPa |
| 26 psi | 179.26 kPa |
| 27 psi | 186.16 kPa |
| 28 psi | 193.05 kPa |
| 29 psi | 199.95 kPa |
| 30 psi | 206.84 kPa |
| 31 psi | 213.74 kPa |
| 32 psi | 220.63 kPa |
| 33 psi | 227.53 kPa |
| 34 psi | 234.42 kPa |
| 35 psi | 241.32 kPa |
| 36 psi | 248.21 kPa |
| 37 psi | 255.11 kPa |
| 38 psi | 262 kPa |
| 39 psi | 268.9 kPa |
| 40 psi | 275.79 kPa |