1 psi to kPa
1 psi ≈ 6.89 kPa
1 pound per square inch is approximately 6.89 kilopascals.
How to convert 1 psi to kPa
Use the formula kPa = psi × 6.894757293168:
kPa = 1 × 6.894757293168kPa = 6.894757
So 1 psi = 6.894757 kPa, or about 6.89 kPa rounded.
Rounded values and quick estimate
- Rounded to a whole number: 7 kPa
- Rounded to one decimal place: 6.9 kPa
- Conversion factor: 1 pound per square inch = 6.89 kilopascals
This conversion is exact, so there is no need to estimate: just multiply by 6.894757.
1 psi in other units
- Kilopascals
- 6.89 kPa
- Bar
- 0.0689 bar
- Atmospheres
- 0.068 atm
- Millimeters of mercury
- 51.71 mmHg
- Hectopascals
- 68.95 hPa
- Inches of mercury
- 2.04 inHg
- Megapascals
- 0.006895 MPa
1 psi and nearby values
| Pounds per square inch | Kilopascals |
|---|---|
| 1 psi | 6.89 kPa |
| 2 psi | 13.79 kPa |
| 3 psi | 20.68 kPa |
| 4 psi | 27.58 kPa |
| 5 psi | 34.47 kPa |
About pounds per square inch and kilopascals
Pounds per square inch is the US unit of pressure, used for tires and air compressors. 1 psi ≈ 0.0689 bar.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1 psi in kPa?
1 pound per square inch is about 6.89 kilopascals (1 psi ≈ 6.89 kPa).
How do you convert 1 psi to kPa?
Apply kPa = psi × 6.894757293168: kPa = 1 × 6.894757293168, kPa = 6.894757.
How many pounds per square inch is 6.89 kPa?
6.89 kPa is about 0.9993 pounds per square inch.