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Pascal
Definition: The pascal (symbol: Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure. It is defined as one newton per square meter.
History/origin: Named after the French polymath Blaise Pascal, who made important contributions to hydrodynamics and hydrostatics. It was officially adopted in 1971.
Current use: Pascals are used in science and high-end engineering. Because it is a small unit, it is more commonly used as Kilopascals (kPa) or Megapascals (MPa).
Kilopascal
Definition: A kilopascal (symbol: kPa) is a decimal multiple of the pascal, equal to 1,000 pascals.
History/origin: As the metric system standardized, kPa became the preferred unit for measuring air pressure and fluid pressure in metric countries, replacing older non-SI units.
Current use: kPa is the standard unit for tire pressure in many countries, as well as for measuring structural load and water pressure in pipes.
Pascal to Kilopascal Conversion Table
| Pascal [pa] | Kilopascal [kpa] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pa | 0.00001 kpa |
| 0.1 pa | 0.0001 kpa |
| 1 pa | 0.001 kpa |
| 2 pa | 0.002 kpa |
| 3 pa | 0.003 kpa |
| 5 pa | 0.005 kpa |
| 10 pa | 0.01 kpa |
| 20 pa | 0.02 kpa |
| 50 pa | 0.05 kpa |
| 100 pa | 0.1 kpa |
| 1000 pa | 1 kpa |
How to Convert Pascal to Kilopascal
1 pa = 0.001 kpa
1 kpa = 1000 pa
Example: convert 15 pa to kpa:
15 pa = 15 × 0.001 kpa = 0.015 kpa
Did You Know?
- The Pascal is a very small unit. The pressure of a single sheet of paper lying flat on a table is approximately 1 Pascal.