Kilogram-force per square centimeter, a pressure unit still common on gauges outside the US, converted precisely to pounds per square inch.
How it works
Multiplying kgf/cm² by 14.2233433071 gives psi; dividing psi by that same factor gives kgf/cm² back.
What this does not include
This does not include other pressure units like bar, kPa, or atmospheres — for those, use this site’s dedicated pressure converters instead.
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in either kgf/cm² or psi — the other field fills in automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Where is kgf/cm² commonly used?
Older pressure gauges, tire pressure specs, and hydraulic equipment in countries that historically used the metric technical system.
Why isn’t the conversion factor a round number?
Because it derives from combining two exact constants — standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²) and the exact psi-to-pascal definition — neither of which is round on its own.
Is 1 kgf/cm² the same as 1 bar?
Close but not identical — 1 kgf/cm² is about 0.9807 bar, a small but real difference worth accounting for in precise work.
