Convert Kilopascals to Atmospheres
kPa to atm · pressure conversion
What are kilopascals and atmospheres?
A kilopascal is 1,000 pascals, commonly used for tire and weather pressure. One atmosphere is the average air pressure at sea level, defined as 101,325 Pa. For reference: car tires run around 32 psi (220 kPa), and sea-level air pressure is about 101 kPa.
How to convert kilopascals to atmospheres
1 kPa = 0.00986923 atm. To convert, multiply the number of kilopascals by 0.00986923. For example, 5 kPa = 0.0493462 atm, and 20 kPa = 0.197385 atm. To go the other way, multiply atmospheres by 101.325 (since 1 atm = 101.325 kPa).
Kilopascals to Atmospheres conversion table
| Kilopascals (kPa) | Atmospheres (atm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00986923 |
| 2 | 0.0197385 |
| 5 | 0.0493462 |
| 10 | 0.0986923 |
| 50 | 0.493462 |
| 100 | 0.986923 |
| 1,000 | 9.86923 |
FAQ
What is 1 kPa in atm?
1 kPa = 0.00986923 atm. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilopascals by 0.00986923.
How do I convert atmospheres back to kilopascals?
Go the other way: 1 atm = 101.325 kPa, so multiply atmospheres by 101.325 to get kilopascals.
Is a kilopascal bigger than a atmosphere?
No — 1 kPa is the smaller unit, equal to 0.00986923 atm (it takes 101.325 kPa to make one atm).
Are these pressure conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.