Kilopascals to Pascals Converter
Convert kilopascals to pascals — multiply by a thousand. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One kilopascal is 1,000 pascals — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the kilopascals to pascals converter works
Pressures convert through the pascal (1 N/m²). One bar is exactly 100 kPa; a standard atmosphere is exactly 101.325 kPa; 1 psi is 6.894757 kPa (a pound-force on a square inch); 1 mmHg is 133.322 Pa by the conventional definition.
Australia is fully metric under the National Measurement Act 1960; imperial units appear only in trade with the US and in older documents.
Common pressure conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 1,000 Pa | kilopascal to pascals |
| 10 kPa | 10,000 Pa | kilopascals to pascals |
| 50 kPa | 50,000 Pa | kilopascals to pascals |
| 100 kPa | 100,000 Pa | kilopascals to pascals |
| 101.325 kPa | 101,325 Pa | kilopascals to pascals |
| 200 kPa | 200,000 Pa | kilopascals to pascals |
| 250 kPa | 250,000 Pa | kilopascals to pascals |
| 500 kPa | 500,000 Pa | kilopascals to pascals |
| 1,000 kPa | 1,000,000 Pa | kilopascals to pascals |
| 2,000 kPa | 2,000,000 Pa | kilopascals to pascals |
| 5,000 kPa | 5,000,000 Pa | kilopascals to pascals |
| 10,000 kPa | 10,000,000 Pa | kilopascals to pascals |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in pascals |
|---|---|---|
| pascal | Pa | 1 pascal |
| kilopascal | kPa | 1,000 pascal |
| megapascal | MPa | 1,000,000 pascal |
| bar | bar | 100,000 pascal |
| millibar (hectopascal) | mbar | 100 pascal |
| standard atmosphere | atm | 101,325 pascal |
| pound per square inch | psi | 6,894.757293168 pascal |
| millimetre of mercury | mmHg | 133.322387415 pascal |
| inch of mercury | inHg | 3,386.389 pascal |
FAQFrequently asked questions about pressure conversion
How many pascals in a kPa?
1,000.
What is 220 kPa in Pa?
220,000 Pa — a typical car tyre.
When do I need pascals?
In physics and engineering equations, where SI base units keep the arithmetic consistent.
What is atmospheric pressure in Pa?
101,325 Pa at standard conditions.
What is a hectopascal?
100 Pa — the same as a millibar, used on weather charts.
Where these figures come from
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — definitions of the base and derived units.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — the exact conversion factors used here.
- National Measurement Institute (NMI) — Australia's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.