ksi to PSI Converter

How to convert kilopounds per square inch to pounds per square inch

Formulapsi = ksi × 1,000

Multiply the value in kilopounds per square inch by 1,000. To go the other way, multiply by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000).

A kilopound per square inch is larger than a pound per square inch: one kilopound per square inch contains 1,000 pounds per square inch.

Worked examples

1 kilopound per square inch1 ksi × 1,000 = 1,000 psi
5 kilopounds per square inch5 ksi × 1,000 = 5,000 psi
10 kilopounds per square inch10 ksi × 1,000 = 10,000 psi
20 kilopounds per square inch20 ksi × 1,000 = 20,000 psi
100 kilopounds per square inch100 ksi × 1,000 = 100,000 psi

Kilopounds per square inch to pounds per square inch conversion table

Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.

Kilopounds per square inch to pounds per square inch: 0.1–10 ksi
Kilopounds per square inch (ksi)	Pounds per square inch (psi)
0.1 ksi	100 psi
0.25 ksi	250 psi
0.5 ksi	500 psi
1 ksi	1,000 psi
2 ksi	2,000 psi
3 ksi	3,000 psi
4 ksi	4,000 psi
5 ksi	5,000 psi
6 ksi	6,000 psi
7 ksi	7,000 psi
8 ksi	8,000 psi
9 ksi	9,000 psi
10 ksi	10,000 psi

Kilopounds per square inch to pounds per square inch: 12–1,000 ksi
Kilopounds per square inch (ksi)	Pounds per square inch (psi)
12 ksi	12,000 psi
15 ksi	15,000 psi
20 ksi	20,000 psi
25 ksi	25,000 psi
30 ksi	30,000 psi
40 ksi	40,000 psi
50 ksi	50,000 psi
75 ksi	75,000 psi
100 ksi	100,000 psi
250 ksi	250,000 psi
500 ksi	500,000 psi
1,000 ksi	1,000,000 psi

About the units

Kilopound per square inch (ksi)

The kilopound per square inch (ksi) is a unit of pressure in the US customary system. One kilopound per square inch equals 6,894,757.293 pascals (Pa).

Pound per square inch (psi)

One pound-force per square inch, about 6,894.76 Pa. US tire, air-compressor and hydraulic pressures are given in psi. One pound per square inch equals 6,894.757293 pascals (Pa).

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds per square inch are in one kilopound per square inch?

There are 1,000 pounds per square inch in one kilopound per square inch, and this value is exact by definition.

How do I convert kilopounds per square inch to pounds per square inch?

Multiply the number of kilopounds per square inch by 1,000. For example, 10 ksi × 1,000 = 10,000 psi.

How many kilopounds per square inch are in one pound per square inch?

One pound per square inch equals 0.001 kilopounds per square inch. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1,000.

What is 10 kilopounds per square inch in pounds per square inch?

10 ksi = 10,000 psi.

Is this ksi to psi converter accurate?

Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.