How to Convert psi to Kilopascals
To convert psi to kilopascals, multiply the value by 6.8948.
The Formula
Kilopascals = psi × 6.8948
Key Fact
1 pound per square inch = 6.8948 kilopascals
Tip: To convert kilopascals back to psi, divide by 6.8948.
psi to Kilopascals
Convert psi (psi) to kilopascals (kPa) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
psi
kPa
1 psi = 6.8948 kPa
Full precision:6.8948 kPa
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 psi to kilopascals, we multiply by 6.8948 because one pound per square inch equals exactly 6.8948 kilopascals.
1 pound per square inch = 6.8948 kilopascals
Since each pound per square inch contains 6.8948 kilopascals, we multiply our value by this factor:
1 × 6.8948 = 6.8948 kilopascals
So 1 psi = 6.8948 kilopascals.
Quick check: 6.8948 ÷ 6.8948 = 1 psi
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 psi = 6.8948 kPa
1 × 6.8948 = 6.8948
1 × 6.8948 = 6.8948
Example 2: 5 psi = 34.4738 kPa
5 × 6.8948 = 34.4738
5 × 6.8948 = 34.4738
Example 3: 10 psi = 68.9476 kPa
10 × 6.8948 = 68.9476
10 × 6.8948 = 68.9476
psi to Kilopascals Table
| psi | Kilopascals |
|---|---|
| 1 psi | 6.8948 kPa |
| 2 psi | 13.7895 kPa |
| 5 psi | 34.4738 kPa |
| 10 psi | 68.9476 kPa |
| 20 psi | 137.895 kPa |
| 25 psi | 172.369 kPa |
| 50 psi | 344.738 kPa |
| 100 psi | 689.476 kPa |
| 250 psi | 1723.69 kPa |
| 500 psi | 3447.38 kPa |
| 1000 psi | 6894.76 kPa |
1 Pound per Square Inch in Other Units
| Unit | 1 psi = |
|---|---|
| psi to Pascals | 6894.76 Pa |
| psi to Kilopascals | 6.8948 kPa |
| psi to MPa | 0.0068948 MPa |
| psi to GPa | 0.00000689 GPa |
| psi to ksi | 0.001 ksi |
| psi to Bars | 0.068948 bar |
| psi to N/m² | 6894.76 N/m² |