How To Convert PSIs To KPIs

A single PSI, or "pound-per-square-inch," is the measure of force applied to a single square inch of flat surface. More accurately described as "pound-force per-square-inch," as single PSI represents one pound of pressure applied on one square inch of surface. A KPI, stands for "Kilo-pounds-per-inch." More accurately, KPI should be displayed as KPSI, or "kilo-pounds per-square-inch." A single "KPSI," is the measure of "kilo" of pounds per square inch, or 1000 pounds per square inch.

Step 1

Determine the PSI to be converted. PSI can be used to measure gas pressure, gravitational pressure or pressure of objects pressing against other objects.

Step 2

Divide the PSI value by 1000 to calculate the KPI, better known as the "KPSI." For example, if the PSI value is 45, the KPSI value is 0.045. A PSI value of 6700 will have a KPSI value of 6.7.

Step 3

Convert KSPI to PSI by reversing the process. Multiply the KPSI value by 1000 to derive the PSI value. For example, a KPSI value of 1 will have a PSI value of 1000.

Step 4

Report the findings with the value following by the unit. For example a KPSI value of 6.7 should be reported as "6.7KPSI." A PSI value of 490 is reported as "490 PSI."