Kilopascals to Pascals
An instant kilopascals-to-pascals converter, with the formula and a reference table below.
| Kilopascals | Pascals |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 1000 Pa |
| 2 kPa | 2000 Pa |
| 3 kPa | 3000 Pa |
| 5 kPa | 5000 Pa |
| 10 kPa | 10000 Pa |
| 25 kPa | 25000 Pa |
| 50 kPa | 50000 Pa |
| 100 kPa | 100000 Pa |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Kilopascals field.
- The Pascals figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Pascals field converts back to Kilopascals the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Kilopascals to Pascals formula
The factor from kilopascals to pascals is 1000.
Pa = kPa × 1000
Put another way, one kilopascal is exactly 1,000 pascals.
Why this factor: the kilopascal and the pascal are both defined against the pascal, so dividing one definition by the other gives 1000 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 1000 — or use the Pascals to Kilopascals converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Take 32 kPa and multiply by the factor 1000: the result is 32000 Pa.
32 kPa × 1000 = 32000 Pa
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a kilopascal?
A kilopascal is 1,000 pascals, the practical metric pressure unit.
Definition: Exactly 1,000 pascals. Standard atmospheric pressure is 101.325 kPa.
Where it is used: Tyre pressures outside the US, weather reports in Canada, and structural engineering loads.
What is a pascal?
The pascal is the SI unit of pressure — one newton of force spread over one square meter.
Definition: Defined as 1 N/m². Named after Blaise Pascal.
Where it is used: Scientific and engineering pressure calculations, and weather pressure in hectopascals.
Worth knowing: A single pascal is a very small pressure, which is why weather reports use hectopascals and engineering uses kilopascals.
Kilopascals vs Pascals
The kilopascal is a metric unit while the pascal is an SI unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many pascals are in a kilopascal?
One kilopascal equals 1000 pascals.
What is the formula to convert kilopascals to pascals?
Multiply the number of kilopascals by 1000. To reverse it, divide by 1000 instead.
How do I convert pascals back to kilopascals?
Divide by 1000, which is the same as multiplying by 0.001.
How many pascals are in 10 kilopascals?
10 kPa works out to 10000 Pa.
Is there anything to watch out for with pascals?
A single pascal is a very small pressure, which is why weather reports use hectopascals and engineering uses kilopascals.
How is the kilopascal defined?
Exactly 1,000 pascals. Standard atmospheric pressure is 101.325 kPa.