The short answer
- 1 psi ≈ 6.894757 kPa
- 1 kPa ≈ 0.1450377 psi
Worked example32 psi × 6.894757293 = 220.6322 kPa
UNIT CONVERSION
← Pressure converterPounds per square inch to kilopascals
To convert pounds per square inch to kilopascals, multiply the number of pounds per square inch by 6.894757293.
What the units mean
Pound per square inch. Pounds per square inch: the force of one pound on one square inch, about 6,894.76 pascals. Tyre pressures in the US and UK are usually given in psi.
Kilopascal. The kilopascal is 1,000 pascals. The pascal is the SI unit of pressure, one newton per square metre.
Pounds per square inch to kilopascals table
| Pounds per square inch (psi) | Kilopascals (kPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6.894757 |
| 5 | 34.47379 |
| 10 | 68.94757 |
| 15 | 103.4214 |
| 20 | 137.8951 |
| 25 | 172.3689 |
| 30 | 206.8427 |
| 32 | 220.6322 |
| 35 | 241.3165 |
| 40 | 275.7903 |
| 50 | 344.7379 |
| 60 | 413.6854 |
| 80 | 551.5806 |
| 100 | 689.4757 |
| 150 | 1,034.214 |
Values are rounded to 7 significant figures.
Common questions
How do I convert pounds per square inch to kilopascals?
Multiply the number of pounds per square inch by 6.894757293. For example, 32 psi × 6.894757293 = 220.6322 kPa.
How many kilopascals are in one pound per square inch?
One pound per square inch is about 6.894757 kilopascals.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact legal definitions, so the factor is exact. Values on this page are rounded to 7 significant figures.