Convert Kilopascals to Atmospheres
1 kPa = 0.00986923 atm
Conversion Table
| kilopascals (kPa) | atmospheres (atm) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.00493462 |
| 1 | 0.00986923 |
| 2 | 0.0197385 |
| 5 | 0.0493462 |
| 10 | 0.0986923 |
| 25 | 0.246731 |
| 50 | 0.493462 |
| 100 | 0.986923 |
| 250 | 2.4673 |
| 500 | 4.9346 |
| 1000 | 9.8692 |
How to Convert kilopascals to atmospheres
To convert kilopascals to atmospheres, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 kPa = 0.0986923 atm
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About kilopascals and atmospheres
The Conversion Formula
To convert kilopascals to atmospheres, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 kPa = 0.00986923 atm. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 kPa to atmospheres: 25 × 0.00986923 = 0.246731 atm. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.00986923, or equivalently multiply by 101.33.
About kilopascals
The kilopascal (kPa) is the practical metric unit for everyday pressure. It is widely used in countries that have fully adopted the metric system for tire pressure and engineering data. 100 kPa is conveniently close to 1 atmosphere of pressure. kilopascals are commonly used in Tire pressure (Metric countries), Building engineering, Scuba tank pressure, and Meteorology, Medical ventilators.
Standard atmospheric pressure is about 101.3 kPa.
About atmospheres
The standard atmosphere (atm) represents the average pressure exerted by Earth's atmosphere at sea level. It was originally defined by the height of mercury in a barometer (760 mm). It is the most intuitive unit for understanding pressure: 2 atm means double the pressure you feel standing on the beach. atmospheres are commonly used in Diving depth (1 atm per 10m), Chemistry (Standard Temp/Pressure), Hyperbaric chambers, and Spacecraft engineering, Altitude simulation.
At sea level, the air pressure is exactly 1 atm.
When Would You Convert kilopascals to atmospheres?
Converting between kilopascals and atmospheres is one of the most common pressure conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 kPa = 0.00986923 atm) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.