Pascal (Pa)
The SI unit of pressure: one newton per square meter.
Result
1 pascal = 0.001 kilopascals
Pascal at a glance
| Unit name | Pascal (plural: pascals) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Pa |
| Quantity measured | Pressure |
| Measurement system | SI |
| Also known as | pa, n/m2 |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 pascal in other pressure units
| Unit | 1 Pa equals |
|---|---|
| Hectopascal | 0.01 hPa |
| Kilopascal | 0.001 kPa |
| Megapascal | 0.000001 MPa |
| Bar | 0.00001 bar |
| Millibar | 0.01 mbar |
| Pound per square inch | 0.000145038 psi |
| Standard atmosphere | 0.000009869 atm |
| Torr | 0.007500617 Torr |
| Millimeter of mercury | 0.007500616 mmHg |
| Inch of mercury | 0.0002953 inHg |
| Dyne per square centimeter | 10 dyn/cm² |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a pascal?
- The SI unit of pressure: one newton per square meter.
- What is the symbol for the pascal?
- The symbol for the pascal is Pa. It measures pressure.
- How many kilopascals are in a pascal?
- 1 pascal = 0.001 kilopascals.
- How many bars are in a pascal?
- 1 pascal = 0.00001 bars.
- How many pounds per square inch are in a pascal?
- 1 pascal = 0.000145038 pounds per square inch.