1 Psi to KPa

1 psi ≈ 6.8948 kPa

Calculation: kPa = 1 psi × 6.89476 ≈ 6.8948 kPa

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How much pressure is 1 psi?

1.000 psi (6.895 kPa) is comparable to the thin air at extreme altitude, like the summit of Mount Everest.

What does 1 psi look like?

Illustration of high altitude atmospheric pressure
1.000 psi (6.895 kPa) is comparable to the thin air at extreme altitude, like the summit of Mount Everest.

How to Convert Psi to KPa

1 psi = 6.89476 kPa

KPa = Psi × 6.89476

Example: 1 psi × 6.89476 = 6.8948 kPa

Reverse Conversion

To convert kPa back to psi:

  • Remember, 1 kPa equals 0.145038 psi.
  • To convert 6.8948 kPa to psi, multiply 6.8948 x 0.145038, resulting in 1 psi.

1 psi is also equal to:

About these units

Psi: Imperial/US customary pressure unit equal to one pound-force per square inch.

KPa: SI-derived pressure unit equal to 1,000 pascals (10³ Pa).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 psi in kPa?

1 psi equals 6.8948 kPa. This is calculated by multiplying 1 by the conversion factor 6.89476.

What does 1 psi look like in kPa?

1 psi (6.8948 kPa) is a very low pressure — below normal tire inflation.

How do you calculate 1 psi to kPa?

Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 6.89476. The calculation is 1 × 6.89476 = 6.8948 kPa. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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Nearby Conversions

2 psi13.79 kPa 3 psi20.68 kPa 4 psi27.58 kPa 5 psi34.47 kPa 6 psi41.37 kPa 7 psi48.26 kPa 8 psi55.16 kPa 9 psi62.05 kPa 10 psi68.95 kPa 11 psi75.84 kPa

For general conversions between psi and kPa, see the psi to kPa converter.

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Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-4 1 atm = 101 325 Pa by definition (BIPM). Last reviewed: March 2026
Adilson Fernandes By Adilson Fernandes
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