Kilopascal to Atmosphere

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Result

0.0099

atm

Conversion rate: 1 kPa = 0.0099 atm

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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: atmospheres = kilopascal × 0.0099

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

Conversion Table

Kilopascal Atmosphere
100 kPa 0.9869 atm
1013.25 kPa 10 atm
1000 kPa 9.8692 atm
10000 kPa 98.6923 atm

History

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.

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.

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