Pound per Square Inch (psi) (psi)
Pounds per square inch (psi) measures force in pounds distributed over each square inch of area.
PSI is the default for US tire pressure, HVAC systems, hydraulics, and many industrial pressure ratings.
Pound per Square Inch (psi) to Kilopascal
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Pressure Pound per Square Inch (psi) Kilopascal
1 pound per square inch (psi) = 6.8947572932 kilopascals
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Conversion table
Selected psi values converted to kPa using the exact factor from this tool.
| psi | kPa |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0689475729 |
| 0.1 | 0.6894757293 |
| 1 | 6.8947572932 |
| 2 | 13.7895145864 |
| 3 | 20.6842718795 |
| 5 | 34.4737864659 |
| 10 | 68.9475729318 |
| 20 | 137.8951458636 |
| 50 | 344.7378646589 |
| 100 | 689.4757293178 |
| 1,000 | 6,894.7572931783 |
How to convert
Exact conversion factors in both directions, plus a worked example.
1 psi = 6.8947572932 kPa
1 kPa = 0.1450377377 psi
To convert pound per square inch (psi) to kilopascal, multiply by 6.8947572932.
To convert kilopascal to pound per square inch (psi), multiply by 0.1450377377.
Example: convert 10 psi to kPa
10 × 6.8947572932 = 68.9475729318 kPa
About these units
Short background on the units used in this conversion.
Kilopascal (kPa)
A kilopascal is one thousand pascals — a practical SI scale for everyday and engineering pressures.
Kilopascals label tire pressure in many countries, HVAC ductwork, and meteorological pressure charts.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilopascals are in one pound per square inch (psi)?
One pound per square inch (psi) equals 6.8947572932 kilopascals. Multiply your pounds per square inch value by 6.8947572932 to convert to kilopascals.
What is the conversion formula?
kPa = psi × 6.8947572932The reverse is
psi = kPa × 0.1450377377, using the same exact factors as this converter.Is this Pound per Square Inch (psi) to Kilopascal converter private?
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