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.
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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/cm² | Psi | Psi | Kgf/cm² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kgf/cm² | 14.223343 psi | 1 psi | 0.070306958 kgf/cm² |
| 2 kgf/cm² | 28.446687 psi | 2 psi | 0.14061392 kgf/cm² |
| 3 kgf/cm² | 42.67003 psi | 5 psi | 0.35153479 kgf/cm² |
| 5 kgf/cm² | 71.116717 psi | 10 psi | 0.70306958 kgf/cm² |
| 7 kgf/cm² | 99.563403 psi | 20 psi | 1.4061392 kgf/cm² |
| 10 kgf/cm² | 142.23343 psi | 50 psi | 3.5153479 kgf/cm² |
| 20 kgf/cm² | 284.46687 psi | 100 psi | 7.0306958 kgf/cm² |
| 100 kgf/cm² | 1,422.3343 psi | 1,000 psi | 70.306958 kgf/cm² |
| 150 kgf/cm² | 2,133.5015 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.
Formula
1 kgf/cm² = 14.223343 psi1 psi = 0.070306958 kgf/cm²psi = kgf/cm² × 14.223343Worked example
Inputs — Kgf/cm²: 1 kgf/cm².
Results — Psi = 14.22334331 psi.
Frequently asked questions
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.