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How to Convert Kilopascals to Pascals

In the metric system, both kilopascals (kPa) and pascals (Pa) measure pressure. One kilopascal, a hundredth of the bar pressure unit, gauges about 0.145 lb. per square inch or about 7.5 mm of mercury. The basis of the kilopascal unit is the pascal, which measures about 0.00015 lb. per square inch, and is formed by attaching the prefix "kilo," meaning 1,000. By working with the prefix, you can easily convert a measurement in kilopascals to its pascal equivalent.

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Instructions

    • 1

      Multiply the number of kilopascals by 1,000 to convert to an equivalent measurement in pascals. For example, 5 kPa multiplied by 1,000 becomes 5,000 Pa.

    • 2

      Add three zeros to the right end of the measurement to convert kilopascals to pascals. If the number has a decimal point, shift the decimal three places to the right. For examples, 24 kPa becomes 24,000 Pa and 5.5 kPa becomes 5,500 kPa.

    • 3

      Navigate to an Internet conversion program like the one at Unit Conversion and complete the conversion there. Type the kilopascal number into the space provided next to the appropriate label, and the pascal measurement will appear just underneath it.

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