kPa to PSI
Convert kilopascals to pounds per square inch instantly. Change the amount or check the formula below.
Same pressure in four units
kPa= 5 kPa
psi≈ 0.725189 psi
bar= 0.05 bar
atm≈ 0.049346 atm
Gauge vs absolute: these are unit changes only. The reference stays the same; converting a gauge reading to absolute pressure needs a separate measured ambient pressure.
1 bar = 100 kPa. 1 standard atm = 101.325 kPa. Definitions and sources.More actions
Multiply kPa by approximately 0.145037738 to get psi.
Same value in other units View equivalents
| Unit | Equivalent value |
|---|---|
| Bar (bar) | 0.05 bar |
| Pounds per square inch (psi) | 0.725189 psi |
| Standard atmospheres (atm) | 0.049346 atm |
| Pascals (Pa) | 5,000 Pa |
How to convert kPa to psi
Multiply kPa by approximately 0.145037738 to get psi.
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Quick reference table
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| Kilopascals | Pounds per square inch |
|---|---|
| 0.1450377 psi | |
| 0.2900755 psi | |
| 0.7251887 psi | |
| 1.4503774 psi | |
| 3.6259434 psi | |
| 7.2518869 psi | |
| 14.5037738 psi |
Results use the pressure dimension. Choose compatible units only; the precision selector changes display rounding, not the underlying factor.
Verify kPa to psi
Using the stated definitions, 1 kPa ≈ 0.145037738 psi and 10 kPa ≈ 1.450377377 psi. The live converter accepts your own value; the table provides additional check points.
Conversion method
Multiply kPa by approximately 0.145037738 to get psi.
Pressure versus force
Pressure describes force over area. PSI, kPa, bar and standard atmosphere are pressure units, not mass or force units. When working with tires or instruments, distinguish gauge pressure from absolute pressure.
A standard atmosphere is 101,325 pascals and one bar is 100,000 pascals by definition. A unit conversion does not determine whether the measurement is gauge or absolute.
Need the other direction? Convert psi to kPa.
Reference: NIST conversion factors. Calculation and display rounding are separate. See how we calculate.
Worked kilopascals to pounds per square inch examples
Check these calculated examples, or enter a different number in the live converter. Displayed decimals may be rounded; the calculation uses the underlying unit definition.
| Original value | Converted result |
|---|---|
| 108 kPa | ≈ 15.664075675 psi |
Specific kPa values
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Methodology: fixed SI definitions and standards-based factors. For safety-critical use, verify the required industry specification. Check definitions, conventions and sources.