1.30 atm equals approximately 132.0 kpa.
To convert atmospheric pressure (atm) to kilopascal (kpa), multiply the atm value by 101.325, because 1 atm is exactly equal to 101.325 kpa. In this case, 1.30 atm times 101.325 gives the result in kpa, showing the pressure in a different measurement system.
Conversion Result
Result in kpa:
Conversion Formula
To convert atm to kpa, multiply the amount in atm by 101.325, because each atm equals exactly 101.325 kpa. This formula works because the units are defined by international standards, so multiplying gives the pressure in kilopascals. For example, 2 atm times 101.325 results in 202.65 kpa, showing the conversion’s accuracy.
Conversion Example
- Convert 0.75 atm to kpa:
- Step 1: Write the formula: 0.75 * 101.325
- Step 2: Multiply 0.75 by 101.325
- Step 3: Calculate: 75.99375
- Result: 75.9938 kpa (rounded to 4 decimals)
- Convert 2.5 atm to kpa:
- Step 1: Formula: 2.5 * 101.325
- Step 2: Multiply 2.5 by 101.325
- Step 3: Result is 253.3125
- Final answer: 253.3125 kpa
- Convert 5 atm to kpa:
- Step 1: Write the formula: 5 * 101.325
- Step 2: Multiply 5 by 101.325
- Step 3: Result is 506.625
- Answer: 506.625 kpa
Conversion Chart
| atm | kpa |
|---|---|
| -23.7 | -2400.23 |
| -20 | -2030.50 |
| -15 | -1519.88 |
| -10 | -1012.50 |
| -5 | -505.63 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 506.63 |
| 10 | 1013.25 |
| 15 | 1519.88 |
| 20 | 2026.50 |
| 25 | 2533.13 |
| 26.3 | 2664.20 |
Use this chart to quickly find the pressure in kpa for any atm value within this range. Just locate the atm value and read across to see the equivalent in kpa.
Related Conversion Questions
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Conversion Definitions
atm
Atmosphere (atm) is a unit of pressure based on the Earth’s average sea level pressure, defined exactly as 101,325 pascals. It’s used in chemistry and physics to quantify pressure, especially in gas laws, and represents the pressure exerted by a 760 mm mercury column at sea level.
kpa
Kilopascal (kpa) is a metric pressure unit equal to 1,000 pascals. It is used in meteorology, engineering, and physics to measure pressure, with 100 kpa commonly representing atmospheric pressure at sea level. It provides a convenient way to express force per unit area.
Conversion FAQs
Why is 1 atm equal to 101.325 kpa?
This equality stems from international standards defining the pressure exerted by a 760 mm mercury column at sea level. Since 1 mm Hg equals 133.322 pascals, multiplying 760 by 133.322 yields 101,325 pascals, which equals 101.325 kpa, establishing the conversion rate.
Can I convert atm to other pressure units using the same method?
Yes, but the conversion factor differs for each unit. For atm to psi, multiply by 14.7; for atm to bar, multiply by 1.01325. Always use the correct factor based on the target unit. For kpa, the factor is 101.325, which is standard for this specific conversion.
What happens if I enter a negative atm value in the converter?
Negative pressure values are physically meaningless in most contexts, but mathematically, the converter will compute a negative kpa value, reflecting a hypothetical or vacuum condition. It’s mainly useful for calculations involving gauge pressures or theoretical models.