PSI to kPa Converter
Convert psi to kilopascals and back. Enter a pressure in psi and read the result in kPa, bar, or atmospheres.
Calculator by Toolsloft ↗- Result
- 220.632233 Kilopascals (kPa)
- Conversion
- 32 Pounds per square inch (psi) = 220.632233 Kilopascals (kPa)
Convert psi to kilopascals, useful when a US pressure reading in psi needs to match a gauge or spec written in kPa. Enter the psi and read the kilopascals, and swap to convert kilopascals back to psi.
How this is calculated
One psi equals 0.45359237 times 9.80665 divided by 0.0254 squared pascals, about 6894.757 Pa, which is roughly 6.894757 kPa. The tool multiplies psi by that value to get kilopascals.
How to use
- Enter the pressure in psi.
- Keep psi to kPa, or press Swap for the reverse.
- Read the result in kilopascals.
Examples
- A car tire:
32 psi = 220.632234 kPa - 100 psi:
100 psi = 689.475729 kPa
FAQ
- How many kPa is 1 psi?
- About 6.895 kPa. So 32 psi, a common tire pressure, is roughly 221 kPa.
- Is kPa the same as bar?
- No. One bar is 100 kPa. Bar and kPa are both metric pressure units but differ by a factor of 100.