Convert Kilopascal to Pascal
Convert Kilopascal to Pascal instantly by multiplying by 1,000—perfect for engineering, HVAC, weather, and lab calculations.
How to Convert Kilopascal to Pascal
To convert Kilopascal to Pascal, multiply kPa by 1,000 because 1 kPa equals 1,000 Pa.
Conversion Formula:
value * 1000Understanding the Conversion
Kilopascal to Pascal scales metric pressure up by a factor of 1,000. Use it when instruments, specs, or standards require Pascals but your gauges or tables list kPa. This is common in building pressure testing, HVAC static pressure logs, weather station data, and lab instruments. Because the factor is exact, you will not lose precision; simply multiply by 1,000.
Reference points: 101.325 kPa is 101,325 Pa (standard atmosphere), 2.5 kPa is 2,500 Pa (common filter differential), and 50 kPa is 50,000 Pa (medium pneumatic pressure). Converting to Pascals can be helpful for scientific calculations that use SI base units or when integrating with sensors that output in Pa.
The conversion is fully reversible—divide Pascals by 1,000 to return to kPa.
Conversion Examples
Example: Convert 2.5 kPa to Pa
- Step 1: Multiply 2.5 by 1,000.
- Step 2: 2.5 × 1,000 = 2,500.
- Step 3: Result is 2,500 Pa.
2.5 kPa = 2,500 Pa
Typical filter differential in HVAC.
Example: Convert 101.325 kPa to Pa
- Step 1: 101.325 × 1,000 = 101,325.
- Step 2: Result is 101,325 Pa.
- Step 3: Matches standard atmospheric pressure.
101.325 kPa = 101,325 Pa
Atmospheric reference for calibration.
Example: Convert 50 kPa to Pa
- Step 1: 50 × 1,000 = 50,000.
- Step 2: Result is 50,000 Pa.
- Step 3: Suitable for pneumatic specs.
50 kPa = 50,000 Pa
Medium pressure range.
Conversion Formula
Kilopascal is a thousand Pascals. Multiplying by 1,000 reverts to the SI base unit.
Conversion Chart
| Kilopascal | Pascal |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2.5 | 2500 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 25 | 25000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 75 | 75000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
| 101.325 | 101325 |
Quick Conversion Tip
Add three zeros: 2.5 kPa → 2,500 Pa.
Unit Definitions
Kilopascal (kPa)
Metric pressure unit equal to 1,000 Pascals.
1 kPa = 1,000 Pa; 1 bar = 100 kPa; 1 psi ≈ 6.89476 kPa.
Pascal (Pa)
SI base unit of pressure.
Pa to kPa divide by 1,000; Pa to bar divide by 100,000; Pa to psi divide by 6,894.76.
Common Use Cases
- HVAC and building pressure reports that require Pascals.
- Weather and research datasets stored in Pascals.
- Sensor integrations that accept SI base units only.
- Pneumatics and hydraulics where kPa readings need Pa outputs.
- Education and labs standardizing on Pascals.
- Compliance documentation needing Pa values.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1,000 exact?
Yes, kilo- means exactly 1,000 in SI.
When should I stay in Pa?
Use Pascals for scientific equations and when integrating with SI-only systems.
How do I get back to kPa?
Divide Pascals by 1,000 to return to kPa.