Definition: Kilopascal is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 Pascals.
History/origin: Derived from the Pascal, the SI unit of pressure, named after Blaise Pascal.
Current use: Commonly used worldwide in meteorology, engineering, and other fields.
Definition: Psi is a unit of pressure commonly used in the United States, representing pounds of force per square inch.
History/origin: Originated from imperial units in the US customary system.
Current use: Commonly used in automotive and industrial pressure measurements.
| Kilopascal (kPa) | Pounds per Square Inch (psi) |
|---|---|
| 10.00 | 1.4504 |
| 20.00 | 2.9008 |
| 50.00 | 7.2519 |
| 100.00 | 14.5038 |
| 150.00 | 21.7557 |
| 200.00 | 29.0076 |
| 300.00 | 43.5114 |
| 500.00 | 72.5190 |
| 750.00 | 108.7785 |
| 1000.00 | 145.0380 |
Formula: psi = kPa × 0.145038
Example: convert 100 kPa to psi:
100 × 0.145038 = 14.5038 psi