Convert Kilopascals (kPa) to Pascals (Pa)
Enter a value below to convert Kilopascals (kPa) to Pascals (Pa).
Conversion:
1 Kilopascals (kPa) = 1000 Pascals (Pa)
How to Convert Kilopascals (kPa) to Pascals (Pa)
1 kpa = 1000 pa
1 pa = 0.001 kpa
Example: convert 15 Kilopascals (kPa) to Pascals (Pa):
25 kpa = 25000 pa
Kilopascals (kPa) to Pascals (Pa) Conversion Table
| Kilopascals (kPa) | Pascals (Pa) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kpa | 10 pa |
| 0.1 kpa | 100 pa |
| 1 kpa | 1000 pa |
| 2 kpa | 2000 pa |
| 3 kpa | 3000 pa |
| 5 kpa | 5000 pa |
| 10 kpa | 10000 pa |
| 20 kpa | 20000 pa |
| 50 kpa | 50000 pa |
| 100 kpa | 100000 pa |
| 1000 kpa | 1000000 pa |
Kilopascals (kPa)
Definition
A kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 pascals. It provides a practical scale for many common pressure measurements.
History
The kilopascal became widely used with the adoption of SI units in the 20th century. It offered a convenient alternative to the bar and atmosphere for expressing everyday pressures.
Current use
Kilopascals are commonly used for tire pressure specifications (outside the US), blood pressure in some countries, weather station atmospheric pressure reports, and industrial process pressures.
Pascals (Pa)
Definition
A pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter (1 Pa = 1 N/m²). It measures the force applied perpendicular to a surface per unit area.
History
The pascal was named after Blaise Pascal, the French mathematician and physicist who made pioneering contributions to fluid mechanics and pressure studies in the 17th century. It was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971.
Current use
Pascals are the standard pressure unit in science and engineering worldwide. Atmospheric pressure, material stress, and sound pressure levels are all measured in pascals or their multiples.