Kilopascal (kPa)
1,000 pascals; tyre pressures in metric countries.
Result
1 kilopascal = 0.01 bars
Kilopascal at a glance
| Unit name | Kilopascal (plural: kilopascals) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | kPa |
| Quantity measured | Pressure |
| Measurement system | Metric |
| Also known as | kpa |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 kilopascal in other pressure units
| Unit | 1 kPa equals |
|---|---|
| Pascal | 1,000 Pa |
| Hectopascal | 10 hPa |
| Megapascal | 0.001 MPa |
| Bar | 0.01 bar |
| Millibar | 10 mbar |
| Pound per square inch | 0.145037738 psi |
| Standard atmosphere | 0.009869233 atm |
| Torr | 7.50061683 Torr |
| Millimeter of mercury | 7.50061576 mmHg |
| Inch of mercury | 0.295299802 inHg |
| Dyne per square centimeter | 10,000 dyn/cm² |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a kilopascal?
- 1,000 pascals; tyre pressures in metric countries.
- What is the symbol for the kilopascal?
- The symbol for the kilopascal is kPa. It measures pressure.
- How many bars are in a kilopascal?
- 1 kilopascal = 0.01 bars.
- How many pounds per square inch are in a kilopascal?
- 1 kilopascal = 0.145037738 pounds per square inch.