6 psi equals approximately 41.3772 kpa.
To convert 6 psi to kpa, we multiply the psi value by 6.89476, since 1 psi equals 6.89476 kpa. This conversion works because psi and kpa are both units of pressure, with kpa being part of the metric system. So, multiplying gives the pressure in kilopascals.
Understanding the Conversion
The conversion from psi to kpa involves multiplying the psi value by 6.89476 because this is the fixed ratio between these two units. For example, for 6 psi, the math is 6 x 6.89476, which results in 41.3772 kpa. This ratio is based on the international standards for pressure units.
Conversion Tool
Result in kpa:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert psi to kpa is: pressure in kpa = pressure in psi x 6.89476. This works because 1 psi equals 6.89476 kpa, a fixed ratio based on the definitions of these units. By multiplying psi by this number, you convert it into kilopascals.
For example, if you have 10 psi: 10 x 6.89476 = 68.9476 kpa. This step-by-step multiplication ensures accurate conversion because it directly applies the fixed ratio between the units, translating the pressure measurement from imperial to metric.
Conversion Example
- Convert 10 psi to kpa:
- Multiply 10 by 6.89476
- 10 x 6.89476 = 68.9476
- Result is 68.9476 kpa
- Convert 2 psi to kpa:
- Multiply 2 by 6.89476
- 2 x 6.89476 = 13.7895
- Result is 13.7895 kpa
- Convert 15 psi to kpa:
- Multiply 15 by 6.89476
- 15 x 6.89476 = 103.4214
- Result is 103.4214 kpa
Conversion Chart
| psi | kpa |
|---|---|
| -19.0 | -131.139 |
| -18.0 | -124.108 |
| -17.0 | -117.077 |
| -16.0 | -110.046 |
| -15.0 | -103.015 |
| -14.0 | -95.984 |
| -13.0 | -88.953 |
| -12.0 | -81.922 |
| -11.0 | -74.891 |
| -10.0 | -67.860 |
| -9.0 | -60.829 |
| -8.0 | -53.798 |
| -7.0 | -46.767 |
| -6.0 | -39.736 |
| -5.0 | -32.705 |
| -4.0 | -25.674 |
| -3.0 | -18.643 |
| -2.0 | -11.612 |
| -1.0 | -4.581 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1.0 | 6.89476 |
| 2.0 | 13.7895 |
| 3.0 | 20.6843 |
| 4.0 | 27.5791 |
| 5.0 | 34.4738 |
| 6.0 | 41.3772 |
| 7.0 | 48.2720 |
| 8.0 | 55.1668 |
| 9.0 | 62.0616 |
| 10.0 | 68.9476 |
| 11.0 | 75.8423 |
| 12.0 | 82.7371 |
| 13.0 | 89.6318 |
| 14.0 | 96.5266 |
| 15.0 | 103.4214 |
| 16.0 | 110.3162 |
| 17.0 | 117.2109 |
| 18.0 | 124.1057 |
| 19.0 | 130.9994 |
| 20.0 | 137.8942 |
| 21.0 | 144.7890 |
| 22.0 | 151.6838 |
| 23.0 | 158.5785 |
| 24.0 | 165.4733 |
| 25.0 | 172.3679 |
| 26.0 | 179.2627 |
| 27.0 | 186.1575 |
| 28.0 | 193.0523 |
| 29.0 | 199.9470 |
| 30.0 | 206.8418 |
| 31.0 | 213.7366 |
Use this chart to quickly find kpa for a psi value, read across the row from the psi column to see its equvalent in kpa.
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Conversion Definitions
psi
Psi, pounds per square inch, is a pressure unit measuring force applied over a square inch area in the imperial system, mainly used for tire pressures, hydraulics, and other engineering applications involving pressure in the US and UK.
kpa
Kilopascal, abbreviated as kpa, is a metric pressure unit representing 1000 pascals, where one pascal equals one newton per square meter. It is widely used to measure atmospheric, industrial, and scientific pressures in metric countries.
Conversion FAQs
Why does psi convert to kpa using a factor of 6.89476?
This factor is based on the exact relationship between pounds per square inch and pascals, where 1 psi equals 6894.76 pascals. Dividing this by 1000 gives the conversion to kilopascals, which makes the multiplication straightforward for conversions.
Is the conversion from psi to kpa affected by temperature or altitude?
No, the conversion factor is a fixed ratio derived from definitions of pressure units. However, actual pressure readings in real-world conditions can vary with temperature and altitude, but the conversion formula remains constant regardless of these factors.
What tools can I use to convert psi to kpa besides manual calculation?
You can use online calculators, smartphone apps, or embedded conversion tools like the one above to quickly and accurately convert psi to kpa without manually multiplying or dividing.
How accurate is the conversion factor 6.89476?
This factor is an exact standard based on international definitions, ensuring high accuracy for conversions. Minor discrepancies only occur due to rounding during calculations, but for most practical purposes, it’s precise enough.
Last Updated : 09 June, 2025
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