Definition

A unit of pressure equal to one thousand pascals, often used in measuring atmospheric pressure or in engineering contexts.

Example

The tire pressure should be around 220 kilopascals for optimal performance.

Conversation

Did you know that the pressure in that tire is measured in kilopascal?

Really? I always thought it was in psi.

Yeah, one kilopascal is equal to about 0.145 psi.

That's interesting! I should check my tires more often then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Kilopascal is formed from "kilo-" (from Greek "chilioi", meaning thousand) and "pascal" (named after Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician and physicist, referring to the unit of pressure). The term kilopascal refers to a unit of pressure equal to one thousand pascals.

Memory Tip

Think of 'kilo-' meaning a thousand, and 'pascal' as a unit named after a mathematician. This helps you remember that a kilopascal is a thousand pascals.

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