Atmosphere to Kilopascal

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Result

101.325

kPa

Conversion rate: 1 atm = 101.325 kPa

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How it works

The converter uses exact SI-based factors (e.g., 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, 1 inch = 0.0254 meters).

Formula: kilopascals = atmosphere × 101.325

Results show between 0 and 8 decimal places and hide trailing zeros for readability.

Conversion Table

Atmosphere Kilopascal
100 atm 10132.5 kPa
1013.25 atm 102667.5562 kPa
1000 atm 101325 kPa
10000 atm 1013250 kPa

History

Atmosphere (atm)

The atmosphere, symbol atm, is a pressure unit originally based on average sea-level air pressure on Earth, defined as 101,325 pascals. First used in the 19th century for meteorology and engineering, the atmosphere is a convenient unit of measurement for expressing pressure in science, including chemistry, physics, and gas laws. Though largely replaced by SI units in formal texts, it remains widely recognized in academia and industry. Its historical role and practical magnitude sustain its relevance in global pressure measurements.

Kilopascal (kPa)

The kilopascal, symbolized as kPa, equals 1,000 pascals and is commonly used for practical pressure measurements in engineering, meteorology, and everyday life. It offers a more manageable scale than the single pascal, suitable for expressing atmospheric, tire, and fluid pressures. Using kilopascals maintains SI system compatibility, ensuring straightforward conversion to other metric or imperial units. Its use enhances clarity and accuracy in scientific papers, industry practices, and technical documents worldwide.

Other Relevant Conversions

Pa → kPa Pa → bar Pa → atm Pa → psi Pa → torr kPa → Pa kPa → bar kPa → atm kPa → psi kPa → torr bar → Pa bar → kPa bar → atm bar → psi bar → torr atm → Pa atm → kPa atm → bar atm → psi atm → torr psi → Pa psi → kPa psi → bar psi → atm psi → torr torr → Pa torr → kPa torr → bar torr → atm torr → psi