Convert kip/square inch to pound/square inch


kip/square inch
lbs/in2

The above form works if you are measuring differential pressure, such as the difference in psi between two points. It also gives the correct answer for absolute pressure, assuming you are measuring psia, which is the pressure relative to absolute zero vacuum.

If you are measuring relative to vacuum and want to resolve the pressure relative to the atmosphere, then you should use the form below.

kip/square inch (relative to vacuum)
lbs/in2 (relative to atmosphere)



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pound/square inch [gauge]
pound/square inch [absolute]

More information from the unit converter

How many kip/square inch in 1 lbs/in2? The answer is 0.001. We assume you are converting between kip/square inch and pound/square inch. You can view more details on each measurement unit: kip/square inch or lbs/in2 The SI derived unit for pressure is the pascal. 1 pascal is equal to 1.4503773800722E-7 kip/square inch, or 0.00014503773800722 lbs/in2. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between kips/square inch and pounds/square inch. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!



Quick conversion chart of kip/square inch to lbs/in2

1 kip/square inch to lbs/in2 = 1000 lbs/in2

2 kip/square inch to lbs/in2 = 2000 lbs/in2

3 kip/square inch to lbs/in2 = 3000 lbs/in2

4 kip/square inch to lbs/in2 = 4000 lbs/in2

5 kip/square inch to lbs/in2 = 5000 lbs/in2

6 kip/square inch to lbs/in2 = 6000 lbs/in2

7 kip/square inch to lbs/in2 = 7000 lbs/in2

8 kip/square inch to lbs/in2 = 8000 lbs/in2

9 kip/square inch to lbs/in2 = 9000 lbs/in2

10 kip/square inch to lbs/in2 = 10000 lbs/in2


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Definition: Pound/square inch

The pound per square inch or, more accurately, pound-force per square inch (symbol: psi or lbf/in² or lbf/in²) is a unit of pressure or of stress based on avoirdupois units. It is the pressure resulting from a force of one pound-force applied to an area of one square inch.


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