Tyre placards in Canada, Australia and Europe list kPa. Divide by 6.895 for psi: 220 kPa is about 32 psi.
How to use the kPa to PSI Converter
- Type the number of kilopascals into the Kilopascals field. Decimals such as 110 are fine.
- Read the answer in Psi – it updates as you type, with no button to press.
- To convert the other way, type into Psi and the kilopascals are recalculated.
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This page converts only kPa ⇄ psi. Need a different unit? Use the general pressure converter, where you can choose any “from” and “to” unit.
How it works
Both units measure pressure, so they are always in the same ratio: one kilopascal equals 0.14503774 psi. The calculator multiplies the number of kilopascals you type by 0.14503774 to give psi, and when you type into the psi field it divides by the same factor to give kilopascals. Because the ratio never changes, doubling the kilopascals always doubles the psi. Results are calculated at full precision and rounded only for display (up to eight decimal places, with very large or small values shown in scientific notation).
How to convert kilopascals to psi
- Write down the value in kilopascals, for example 220 kPa.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 0.14503774 (because 1 kilopascal = 0.14503774 psi).
- 220 × 0.14503774 = 31.908302 psi.
- To go back from psi to kilopascals, divide by 0.14503774 – or multiply by 6.8947573.
kPa to psi conversion table
| Kilopascals | Psi | Psi | Kilopascals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 kPa | 14.503774 psi | 1 psi | 6.8947573 kPa |
| 150 kPa | 21.755661 psi | 2 psi | 13.789515 kPa |
| 180 kPa | 26.106793 psi | 5 psi | 34.473786 kPa |
| 200 kPa | 29.007548 psi | 10 psi | 68.947573 kPa |
| 220 kPa | 31.908302 psi | 20 psi | 137.89515 kPa |
| 240 kPa | 34.809057 psi | 50 psi | 344.73786 kPa |
| 250 kPa | 36.259434 psi | 100 psi | 689.47573 kPa |
| 300 kPa | 43.511321 psi | 1,000 psi | 6,894.7573 kPa |
| 400 kPa | 58.015095 psi | ||
| 500 kPa | 72.518869 psi | ||
| 1,000 kPa | 145.03774 psi |
What is a kilopascal?
A kilopascal is 1,000 Pa. Tyre pressures in Canada and Australia, weather data and boiler gauges often use kPa; standard air pressure is 101.325 kPa.
What is a pound per square inch?
Pounds per square inch is the pressure of one pound-force on one square inch, about 6,895 Pa. U.S. tyre gauges, compressors and hydraulic equipment read psi.
Quick mental conversion
For a fast estimate, multiply kilopascals by about 0.15 to get psi; the error is about 3.4%. Use the calculator above when you need the exact figure.
Common mistakes to avoid
Mixing gauge pressure (psig, barg) with absolute pressure (psia, bara), treating bar and atm as identical, and confusing kgf/cm² with bar.
Formula
1 kPa = 0.14503774 psi1 psi = 6.8947573 kPapsi = kPa × 0.14503774Worked example
Inputs — Kilopascals: 220 kPa.
Results — Psi = 31.9083023 psi.
Frequently asked questions
How many psi is 220 kPa?
About 31.9 psi.
How many kPa is 30 psi?
About 206.8 kPa.
How do I convert kilopascals to psi?
Multiply the number of kilopascals by 0.14503774. For example, 220 kPa × 0.14503774 = 31.908302 psi.
How do I convert psi back to kilopascals?
Divide by 0.14503774 (or multiply by 6.8947573), or simply type the value into the psi field above.
What is 100 kPa in psi?
100 kPa = 14.503774 psi.
What is 1,000 kPa in psi?
1,000 kPa = 145.03774 psi.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST and the SI), so the only difference you may see is rounding in the last displayed digit.
Can I convert to other units on this page?
This page converts only between kilopascals and psi. To pick any pressure unit, use the general pressure converter linked under Related calculators.
What formula does the kPa to PSI Converter use?
1 kPa = 0.14503774 psi.