1 pascal equals 0.001 kilopascals. To convert pascals to kilopascals, multiply the pascal value by 0.001. For quick reference: 1 Pa = 0.001 kPa, 5 Pa = 0.005 kPa, 10 Pa = 0.01 kPa, 100 Pa = 0.1 kPa.
FormulaKilopascals = Pascals × 0.001
Quick
How to convert pascals to kilopascals
1
Take your value
Start with your value in pascals.
2
Multiply by 0.001
Multiply the pascal value by 0.001. This is the exact conversion factor from pascals to kilopascals.
3
Read the result
The product is your value in kilopascals. For example, 5 Pa × 0.001 = 0.005 kPa.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from pascals to kilopascals is 0.001.
Kilopascals = Pascals × 0.001
Pascals to Kilopascals conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
Conversion table from pascals to kilopascals
Pascals (Pa)
Kilopascals (kPa)
0.001 Pa
1.0000 × 10^−6 kPa
0.01 Pa
1.0000 × 10^−5 kPa
0.1 Pa
0.0001 kPa
0.5 Pa
0.0005 kPa
1 Pa
0.001 kPa
1.5 Pa
0.0015 kPa
2 Pa
0.002 kPa
2.5 Pa
0.0025 kPa
3 Pa
0.003 kPa
4 Pa
0.004 kPa
5 Pa
0.005 kPa
6 Pa
0.006 kPa
7 Pa
0.007 kPa
8 Pa
0.008 kPa
9 Pa
0.009 kPa
10 Pa
0.01 kPa
14 Pa
0.014 kPa
15 Pa
0.015 kPa
20 Pa
0.02 kPa
25 Pa
0.025 kPa
30 Pa
0.03 kPa
32 Pa
0.032 kPa
35 Pa
0.035 kPa
40 Pa
0.04 kPa
50 Pa
0.05 kPa
60 Pa
0.06 kPa
75 Pa
0.075 kPa
80 Pa
0.08 kPa
100 Pa
0.1 kPa
101.325 Pa
0.10133 kPa
150 Pa
0.15 kPa
200 Pa
0.2 kPa
250 Pa
0.25 kPa
300 Pa
0.3 kPa
400 Pa
0.4 kPa
500 Pa
0.5 kPa
760 Pa
0.76 kPa
1000 Pa
1 kPa
1013.25 Pa
1.0133 kPa
2000 Pa
2 kPa
5000 Pa
5 kPa
10000 Pa
10 kPa
14.7 Pa
0.0147 kPa
50000 Pa
50 kPa
100000 Pa
100 kPa
101325 Pa
101.33 kPa
200000 Pa
200 kPa
500000 Pa
500 kPa
1000000 Pa
1000 kPa
10000000 Pa
10000 kPa
Real-world reference
Atmospheric pressure at sea level is about 101,325 Pa. A whisper at 1 meter exerts roughly 0.01 Pa of sound pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilopascals are in 1 pascal?
1 pascal equals 0.001 kilopascals.
How do I convert pascals to kilopascals?
Multiply the pascal value by 0.001. So x Pa × 0.001 = the equivalent in kPa.
What is 5 pascals in kilopascals?
5 pascals equals 0.005 kilopascals.
What is 10 pascals in kilopascals?
10 pascals equals 0.01 kilopascals.
What is 100 pascals in kilopascals?
100 pascals equals 0.1 kilopascals.
How do I convert back from kilopascals to pascals?
Multiply the kilopascal value by 1000. For example, 1 kPa = 1000 Pa.
Is the pascal bigger than the kilopascal?
No. 1 pascal is smaller than 1 kilopascal. It takes 1000 pascals to equal 1 kilopascal.
Are these conversion factors exact?
Yes. The factor of 0.001 is derived directly from the SI definitions of pascal and kilopascal.
About the pascal and the kilopascal
The pascal
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter. It is the universal unit in physics and engineering documentation. In everyday life pascals are tiny — atmospheric pressure is around 101,000 Pa — so multiples like kPa and MPa dominate practical use.
The kilopascal
The kilopascal (kPa) equals exactly 1,000 pascals. It is the standard pressure unit in modern meteorology, engineering specs outside the US, and most non-US tire-pressure recommendations.