Enter the pressure in pounds per square inch and the conversion factor into the calculator to determine the pressure in kilopascals.

Lbs To Kpa Formula

The following formula is used to convert pounds per square inch (psi or lbs) to kilopascals (kPa).

KPa = Lbs * 6.89476

Variables:

  • KPa is the pressure in kilopascals
  • Lbs is the pressure in pounds per square inch

To calculate the pressure in kilopascals, multiply the pressure in pounds per square inch by 6.89476.

What is Lbs To Kpa?

Lbs to Kpa refers to the conversion of units from pounds per square inch (psi or lbs) to kilopascals (kPa). Both are units of pressure, with psi commonly used in the United States and kPa used in metric system countries. The conversion is often necessary in scientific, engineering, and other technical fields to standardize measurements.

How to Calculate Lbs To Kpa?

The following steps outline how to calculate the pressure in kilopascals (KPa) from pounds per square inch (Lbs) using the formula KPa = Lbs * 6.89476.


  1. First, determine the pressure in pounds per square inch (Lbs).
  2. Next, use the formula KPa = Lbs * 6.89476 to calculate the pressure in kilopascals (KPa).
  3. Finally, calculate the pressure in kilopascals (KPa).
  4. After inserting the value of Lbs and calculating the result, check your answer with a calculator.

Example Problem:

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Pressure in pounds per square inch (Lbs) = 10