Convert kilopascal to pascal
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How to Convert Kilopascal to Pascal
Converting kilopascal to pascal is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
Pa = kPa × 1000Reverse conversion: Convert pascal to kilopascal
Comparison: Kilopascal vs Pascal
When to Use Each Unit
Kilopascal: Standard for tire pressure, blood pressure measurement, weather systems, and engineering applications.
Pascal: Universal scientific and engineering pressure unit. Used in meteorology, materials science, and precise pressure measurements.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 kPa = 1,000 Pa
- 100 kPa = 1 bar
- 101.325 kPa = 1 atm
- 6.895 kPa ≈ 1 psi
About Kilopascal
Definition: The kilopascal (symbol: kPa) is equal to 1,000 pascals, commonly used for moderate pressure measurements.
History: Metric prefix applied to pascal for practical pressure measurements in engineering and medical applications.
Current Use: Standard for tire pressure, blood pressure measurement, weather systems, and engineering applications.
Examples: Tire pressure: 200-250 kPa, blood pressure: 8-20 kPa, weather: 85-105 kPa, HVAC systems: 1-10 kPa
About Pascal
Definition: The pascal (symbol: Pa) is the SI unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter of force applied perpendicularly.
History: Named after French mathematician Blaise Pascal in 1971. Adopted as standard SI pressure unit replacing various national standards.
Current Use: Universal scientific and engineering pressure unit. Used in meteorology, materials science, and precise pressure measurements.
Examples: Sound pressure: 20 μPa, blood pressure: 10-20 kPa, vacuum systems: 1-1000 Pa, material stress: MPa range