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kilopascal

1. n. [Drilling Fluids]

A unit of measurement for pressure in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized by kPa. The conversion factor from lbf/in2 to kPa is 6.9 kPa per lbf/in2 (psi). For example, 5,000 psi = 34,500 kPa.

See: pascal