How to convert kilopascals to atmospheres
Formula: atm = kPa × 0.00986923
Worked example: 250 kPa → 250 × 0.00986923 = 2.46731 atm
Kilopascals to atmospheres conversion chart
| Kilopascals (kPa) | Atmospheres (atm) |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 0.00986923 atm |
| 2 kPa | 0.0197385 atm |
| 3 kPa | 0.0296077 atm |
| 4 kPa | 0.0394769 atm |
| 5 kPa | 0.0493462 atm |
| 6 kPa | 0.0592154 atm |
| 7 kPa | 0.0690846 atm |
| 8 kPa | 0.0789539 atm |
| 9 kPa | 0.0888231 atm |
| 10 kPa | 0.0986923 atm |
| 12 kPa | 0.118431 atm |
| 15 kPa | 0.148038 atm |
| 20 kPa | 0.197385 atm |
| 25 kPa | 0.246731 atm |
| 30 kPa | 0.296077 atm |
| 40 kPa | 0.394769 atm |
| 50 kPa | 0.493462 atm |
| 75 kPa | 0.740192 atm |
| 100 kPa | 0.986923 atm |
| 250 kPa | 2.46731 atm |
| 500 kPa | 4.93462 atm |
| 1,000 kPa | 9.86923 atm |
What is a kilopascal?
The kilopascal equals 1,000 pascals. Canadian and many European car manuals give tire pressures in kPa, for example 240 kPa, which is about 35 psi. It is also used in engineering and for blood pressure in some medical texts.
What is an atmosphere?
The standard atmosphere is defined as exactly 101,325 pascals, the average air pressure at sea level. Divers count roughly one extra atmosphere for every 10 meters, or 33 feet, of seawater.