Conversion

kPa to PSI Converter

Convert kilopascals to PSI and back, instantly.


kPa to PSI Converter

Advertisement

Kilopascals and PSI both have exact modern definitions, so this conversion is precise in both directions.

How it works

Multiplying kPa by 0.14503773773 gives psi; dividing psi by that same factor gives kPa back.

What this does not include

This does not include bar as a unit — for bar-to-psi conversions specifically, use this site’s dedicated bar to psi calculator instead.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter a value in either kPa or psi — the other field fills in automatically.

Frequently asked questions

Where is kPa to psi conversion commonly needed?

Comparing tire pressure specs, hydraulic system ratings, or weather barometric pressure between metric and imperial units.

Is the conversion factor exact?

Yes — both kPa and psi trace back to the exact SI pascal definition, so the conversion factor used here isn’t a rounded approximation.

Is this the same constant used elsewhere on this site?

Yes — the same exact psi-to-pascal definition underlies this and the bar-to-psi converter elsewhere on the site.

Sources

  1. NIST — exact PSI-to-Pascal definition (1 psi = 6,894.757293168 Pa)
Be the first to rate this

Written by

L. Berg

Measurement and conversion writer

L. Berg writes the measurement and unit-conversion calculators, from everyday length and weight conversions to the less obvious ones where definitions differ between systems. The work centres on getting conversion factors exactly right and flagging the places where a "standard" unit quietly means two different things. Precision here is mostly a matter of refusing to round early.

Reviewed by

S. Ibrahim

Calculator reviewer — conversion and measurement

S. Ibrahim reviews the conversion and measurement calculators, verifying conversion factors to their full stated precision and checking that bidirectional converters round-trip without drift. Particular attention goes to units whose definitions differ between measurement systems, where a plausible-looking factor can be quietly wrong.

How we write and review

Related calculators