# kg/cm² to PSI Converter

URL: https://speedycalculator.com/calculators/conversion/kg-cm2-to-psi/
Last updated: 2026-10-25

> Convert kgf/cm² (kgf/cm²) to psi (psi): 1 kilogram-force per square centimetre = 14.223343 psi, so multiply by 14.223343 or divide by 0.070306958. Both fields are editable, so you can also type in psi and get kgf/cm² back.

## Inputs

- Kgf/cm² (kgf/cm²)

## Results

- Psi

## Formula

```
1 kgf/cm² = 14.223343 psi
1 psi = 0.070306958 kgf/cm²
psi = kgf/cm² × 14.223343
```

## Explanation

Kilogram-force per square centimetre is still printed on many compressors, pressure washers and Asian-made gauges. One kgf/cm² is about 14.223 psi, slightly less than 1 bar.

### How to use the kg/cm² to PSI Converter

- Type the number of kgf/cm² into the **Kgf/cm²** field. Decimals such as 0.5 are fine.
- Read the answer in **Psi** – it updates as you type, with no button to press.
- To convert the other way, type into **Psi** and the kgf/cm² are recalculated.
- Press **Copy results** to copy both values with the page title, or **Copy link** to share this exact conversion.

This page converts only kgf/cm² ⇄ psi. Need a different unit? Use the general pressure converter, where you can choose any “from” and “to” unit.

### How it works

Both units measure pressure, so they are always in the same ratio: one kilogram-force per square centimetre equals 14.223343 psi. The calculator multiplies the number of kgf/cm² you type by 14.223343 to give psi, and when you type into the psi field it divides by the same factor to give kgf/cm². Because the ratio never changes, doubling the kgf/cm² always doubles the psi. Results are calculated at full precision and rounded only for display (up to eight decimal places, with very large or small values shown in scientific notation).

### How to convert kgf/cm² to psi

- Write down the value in kgf/cm², for example **1 kgf/cm²**.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 14.223343 (because 1 kilogram-force per square centimetre = 14.223343 psi).
- 1 × 14.223343 = **14.223343 psi**.
- To go back from psi to kgf/cm², divide by 14.223343 – or multiply by 0.070306958.

### kgf/cm² to psi conversion table

Kgf/cm²PsiPsiKgf/cm²1 kgf/cm²14.223343 psi1 psi0.070306958 kgf/cm²2 kgf/cm²28.446687 psi2 psi0.14061392 kgf/cm²3 kgf/cm²42.67003 psi5 psi0.35153479 kgf/cm²5 kgf/cm²71.116717 psi10 psi0.70306958 kgf/cm²7 kgf/cm²99.563403 psi20 psi1.4061392 kgf/cm²10 kgf/cm²142.23343 psi50 psi3.5153479 kgf/cm²20 kgf/cm²284.46687 psi100 psi7.0306958 kgf/cm²100 kgf/cm²1,422.3343 psi1,000 psi70.306958 kgf/cm²150 kgf/cm²2,133.5015 psi

### What is a kilogram-force per square centimetre?

Kilogram-force per square centimetre is an older metric pressure unit still printed on many compressors and gauges; it is 0.980665 bar.

### What is a pound per square inch?

Pounds per square inch is the pressure of one pound-force on one square inch, about 6,895 Pa. U.S. tyre gauges, compressors and hydraulic equipment read psi.

### Quick mental conversion

For a fast estimate, multiply kgf/cm² by about **14** to get psi; the error is about 1.6%. Use the calculator above when you need the exact figure.

### Common mistakes to avoid

Mixing gauge pressure (psig, barg) with absolute pressure (psia, bara), treating bar and atm as identical, and confusing kgf/cm² with bar.

## Worked example

Inputs — Kgf/cm²: 1 kgf/cm².

Results — **Psi = 14.22334331 psi**.

## FAQ

**How many psi is 1 kg/cm²?**
About 14.223 psi.

**Is kg/cm² the same as bar?**
Close: 1 kgf/cm² = 0.980665 bar.

**How many psi are in one kilogram-force per square centimetre?**
1 kgf/cm² = 14.223343 psi.

**How many kgf/cm² are in one pound per square inch?**
1 psi = 0.070306958 kgf/cm².

**How do I convert kgf/cm² to psi?**
Multiply the number of kgf/cm² by 14.223343. For example, 1 kgf/cm² × 14.223343 = 14.223343 psi.

**How do I convert psi back to kgf/cm²?**
Divide by 14.223343 (or multiply by 0.070306958), or simply type the value into the psi field above.

**What is 10 kgf/cm² in psi?**
10 kgf/cm² = 142.23343 psi.

**What is 100 kgf/cm² in psi?**
100 kgf/cm² = 1,422.3343 psi.

**Is this conversion exact?**
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST and the SI), so the only difference you may see is rounding in the last displayed digit.

**Can I convert to other units on this page?**
This page converts only between kgf/cm² and psi. To pick any pressure unit, use the general pressure converter linked under Related calculators.

**What formula does the kg/cm² to PSI Converter use?**
1 kgf/cm² = 14.223343 psi.


## Sources

- [NIST Special Publication 811 – Guide for the Use of the International System of Units](https://www.nist.gov/pml/special-publication-811)
- [NIST Handbook 44 Appendix C – General tables of units of measurement](https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/nist-handbook-44-current-edition)