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Kilopascals to Pounds per square inch

Convert kilopascals to pounds per square inch instantly.

Kilopascals to Pounds per square inch (kPa to psi) Converter

1 kilopascal = 0.14504 pounds per square inch

1 kPa ≈ 0.14503774 psi
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  • KilopascalskPa
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  • Pounds per square inchpsi

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How it’s calculated

psi = kPa × 0.1450377377

  • Multiply the value in kilopascals by 0.1450377377.
  • To go back, divide by 0.1450377377 (or multiply by 6.894757293).
  • 1 kPa = 0.1450377377 psi · 1 psi = 6.894757293 kPa

Quick examples

1 kilopascal = 0.14504 pounds per square inch · 1 psi = 6.8948 kPa

  • 1 kilopascal = 0.14504 pounds per square inch
  • 5 kilopascals = 0.72519 pounds per square inch
  • 10 kilopascals = 1.4504 pounds per square inch
  • 25 kilopascals = 3.6259 pounds per square inch
  • 100 kilopascals = 14.504 pounds per square inch

Kilopascals to pounds per square inch conversion table

kilopascal (kPa) to pound per square inch (psi)
Kilopascals (kPa)Pounds per square inch (psi)
0.1 kPa0.014504 psi
0.5 kPa0.072519 psi
1 kPa0.14504 psi
2 kPa0.29008 psi
3 kPa0.43511 psi
4 kPa0.58015 psi
5 kPa0.72519 psi
6 kPa0.87023 psi
7 kPa1.0153 psi
8 kPa1.1603 psi

About these units

Kilopascal (kPa)

SI (metric)

1 kPa = 1,000 Pa (exact)

Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.) (SI prefixes and accepted units)

Pound per square inch (psi)

US & imperial (identical)

1 psi ≈ 6,894.7573 Pa

Pounds of force per square inch, about 6,894.757 Pa. Common for tyres and gauges in the US.

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilopascals to pounds per square inch?

Use psi = kPa × 0.1450377377. Multiply the value in kilopascals by 0.1450377377.

How many pounds per square inch are in 1 kilopascal?

1 kilopascal (kPa) equals 0.14504 pounds per square inch (psi); more precisely 0.1450377377.

How many kilopascals are in 1 pound per square inch?

1 pound per square inch (psi) equals 6.8948 kilopascals (kPa); more precisely 6.894757293.

What is 10 kPa in psi?

10 kilopascals = 1.4504 pounds per square inch.

What is a pound per square inch?

Pounds of force per square inch, about 6,894.757 Pa. Common for tyres and gauges in the US.

Related conversions

Formula: psi = kPa × 0.1450377377. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.