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Kilopascal to Atmosphere Converter

Convert Kilopascals to Atmospheres

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How to Convert Kilopascals to Atmospheres

Converting kilopascals (kPa) to atmospheres (atm) is a common conversion. One standard atmosphere is equal to 101.325 kilopascals.

Formula

Atmospheres = Kilopascals / 101.325

or

atm = kPa / 101.325

Step-by-step process

  1. Take the measurement in kilopascals
  2. Divide that number by 101.325
  3. The result is the equivalent amount in atmospheres

Examples

  • 1 kPa = 0.00986923 atm
  • 101.325 kPa = 1 atm
  • 50 kPa = 0.49346 atm

When to Convert Kilopascals to Atmospheres

This conversion is commonly used in meteorology, aviation, and various scientific fields to express pressure relative to standard atmospheric pressure.

Common Kilopascals to Atmospheres Conversions

Here is a table of common kilopascal to atmosphere conversions for quick reference:

Kilopascals (kPa) Atmospheres (atm) Kilopascals (kPa) Atmospheres (atm)
1 0.00986923 101.325 1
10 0.0986923 1013.25 10
100 0.986923 10132.5 100
1000 9.86923 101325 1000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many atmospheres are in a kilopascal?

There are approximately 0.00986923 atmospheres in one kilopascal.

Why is the conversion factor 1/101.325?

One standard atmosphere is defined as 101,325 pascals, and one kilopascal is 1,000 pascals. Therefore, one standard atmosphere is 101.325 kilopascals.