How do I convert Pa to kPa?

Use the formula shown above or enter a value to see Pa converted to kPa instantly.

What is the formula for Pa to kPa?

The converter calculates kPa by applying the category-specific conversion factor for Pressure.

When should I use Pa vs kPa?

Pa and kPa are both part of the Pressure category; pick the unit that matches your measurement context (e.g., scale, region, or industry standard).

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Convert Pa to kPa

Use the live converter below to translate between Pascal (Pa) and Kilopascal (kPa). Scroll further for quick examples, formula tips, and related units.

Formula insight: Most unit conversions use a simple multiplication or division by a conversion factor. The calculator shows the exact formula used.

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Pa → kPa

Pascal

Kilopascal

0.001

kPa

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 Pa = 0.001 kPa

Conversion sourcesTap or click to view references

The International System of Units (SI) — NIST Special Publication 330
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The SI Brochure (SP 330) is the definitive English edition of the BIPM SI tables. NIST’s edition lists the official constants and conversion factors tying inch-pound units to SI, which SwapUnits applies for length, mass, temperature, pressure, volume, and related conversions. See /standards/nist-si-tenfold for the complete decimal multiple/submultiple table. View source · View SI table

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Pa to kPa quick table

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Pascal (Pa)	Kilopascal (kPa)
0.25 Pa	0.0003 kPa
0.5 Pa	0.0005 kPa
1 Pa	0.001 kPa
2 Pa	0.002 kPa
5 Pa	0.005 kPa
10 Pa	0.01 kPa
25 Pa	0.025 kPa
100 Pa	0.1 kPa

kPa back to Pa

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Kilopascal (kPa)	Pascal (Pa)
0.25 kPa	250 Pa
0.5 kPa	500 Pa
1 kPa	1,000 Pa
2 kPa	2,000 Pa
5 kPa	5,000 Pa
10 kPa	10,000 Pa
25 kPa	25,000 Pa
100 kPa	100,000 Pa

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