The SI derived unit for pressure is the pascal. 1 pascal is equal to 0.000145037738007 PSI, or 0.001 kPa. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between pounds/square inch and kilopascals.
Despite the name, the inspected article may not necessarily be the 'first' produced. First article inspection is typically called for in a contract between the producer and buyer of some manufactured article, to ensure that the production process reliably produces what is intended.
Suggestions for Your Reading Process. B Read the title of the article first Try to establish for yourself what the article is about. B Read the abstract of the article second. This will set the tone for the article, briefly introduce the underlying theory tested, and provide an overview of the conclusions reached.