Pascal (Pa) to Kilopascal (kPa) Converter
Batch convert Pascal to Kilopascal for HVAC, automotive, and engineering applications. Includes bulk processing and standard pressure reference tables.
About
Pressure readings in raw sensor data often output in Pascals. This SI derived unit is small. It requires large numbers to represent everyday pressures. Engineers and technicians typically work in Kilopascals to maintain readable logs and specifications. Automotive tire pressure monitoring systems and HVAC vacuum gauges frequently toggle between these scales. Converting raw data manually introduces arithmetic errors. Incorrect pressure scaling leads to safety valve failures or inefficient system operation. This tool handles singular values and large datasets for batch processing.
Formulas
The conversion relies on the metric prefix "kilo", representing a factor of one thousand. The magnitude decreases while the unit size increases.
Conversely, to return to the base unit:
Reference Data
| Source (Pa) | Result (kPa) | Context / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 | One Pascal (Base Unit) |
| 10 | 0.01 | Human lung pressure variance (approx) |
| 100 | 0.1 | 1 Hectopascal (hPa) |
| 1,000 | 1 | 1 Kilopascal |
| 3,386 | 3.386 | 1 inch of Mercury (inHg) |
| 6,894.76 | 6.895 | 1 PSI (Pound-force per sq inch) |
| 10,000 | 10 | 1 Decibar |
| 101,325 | 101.325 | Standard Atmosphere (atm) |
| 200,000 | 200 | Typical Car Tire (approx 29 PSI) |
| 300,000 | 300 | Truck Tire (approx 44 PSI) |
| 500,000 | 500 | Low Pressure Hydraulic Lines |
| 1,000,000 | 1,000 | 1 Megapascal (MPa) / 10 Bar |
| 10,000,000 | 10,000 | Ocean Depth ~1km |