Convert pressure units — pascal, PSI, bar, atmosphere, torr, mmHg and more.
| Unit | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 kgf/cm² | 0.0142233 psi | |
| 0.01 kgf/cm² | 0.142233 psi | |
| 0.1 kgf/cm² | 1.42233 psi | |
| 1 kgf/cm² | 14.2233 psi | |
| 5 kgf/cm² | 71.1167 psi | |
| 10 kgf/cm² | 142.233 psi | |
| 50 kgf/cm² | 711.167 psi | |
| 100 kgf/cm² | 1422.33 psi | |
| 1000 kgf/cm² | 14223.3 psi |
Formula: PSI = kgf/cm² × 14.22
Multiply any kgf/cm² value by 14.22 to get psi.
Reverse: kgf/cm² = PSI × 0.07031
Common kgf/cm² values — factor: 1 kgf/cm² = 14.22 psi
| kgf/cm² (kgf/cm²) | PSI (psi) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 kgf/cm² | 0.01422 psi | 0.1 kPa |
| 0.01 kgf/cm² | 0.1422 psi | 1 kPa |
| 0.1 kgf/cm² | 1.422 psi | 10 kPa |
| 1 kgf/cm² | 14.22 psi | ~1 atm |
| 1.033 kgf/cm² | 14.69 psi | 1 standard atm |
| 2 kgf/cm² | 28.45 psi | ~2 bar |
| 5 kgf/cm² | 71.12 psi | ~5 bar |
| 10 kgf/cm² | 142.2 psi | ~10 bar |
| 50 kgf/cm² | 711.2 psi | ~50 bar |
| 100 kgf/cm² | 1,422 psi | ~100 bar |
| 200 kgf/cm² | 2,845 psi | Scuba range |
| 500 kgf/cm² | 7,112 psi | 5,000 psi range |
| 1,000 kgf/cm² | 1.422e+04 psi | 10,000 psi range |
| 5,000 kgf/cm² | 7.112e+04 psi | 50,000 psi |
| 1e+04 kgf/cm² | 142,200 psi | Extreme |
1 kgf/cm² = 14.22 psi. Memorize for instant estimates.
Use 14.22 as a quick mental multiplier.
Multiply result by 0.07031 to recover the original kgf/cm² value.
Uses kgf/cm² — legacy standard in Japanese industrial and automotive specs.
References older boiler pressure ratings in kgf/cm² under legacy regulations.
Reads Soviet-era pressure instruments calibrated in kgf/cm².
Interprets Japanese and European workshop manuals specifying pressure in kgf/cm².
Converts kgf/cm² pressure specs on Asian-manufactured equipment to bar or psi.
Calibrates legacy pressure gauges still graduated in kgf/cm² units.
Kilograms-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a traditional metric pressure unit that was widely used in continental Europe and Asia before SI standardization. One kgf/cm² equals approximately 98,066.5 Pa or 0.981 bar.
kgf/cm² remains common in older Japanese, Russian, Chinese, and Indian engineering standards for boiler pressure, hydraulic systems, and material strength specifications. Many legacy industrial gauges still read in kgf/cm².
Interesting fact: 1 kgf/cm² is nearly identical to 1 atm (ratio: 0.968), which is why it was historically used as a convenient engineering approximation for atmospheric pressure in many countries.
PSI (pounds per square inch) is the primary pressure unit in the United States, UK, and other countries using Imperial measures. It equals the force of one pound-force applied over one square inch of area (6,894.76 Pa).
PSI is used for tire pressure (car: 30–35 psi, truck: 80–120 psi), blood pressure measurement in the US, boiler pressure ratings, and hydraulic system specifications in American engineering.
Interesting fact: The deepest ocean dive by a human (Victor Vescovo, 2019, 10,928 m) would have experienced about 15,900 psi of external pressure on the submersible hull.
Converting kgf/cm² to psi is a common task in engineering, medicine, meteorology, and science. Different industries and countries use different pressure units — PSI in the US, bar in Europe, mmHg in medicine, and pascals in physics — making accurate conversion essential for cross-disciplinary work.
Quick reference: 5 kgf/cm² = 71.12 psi and 10 kgf/cm² = 142.2 psi. For the reverse: 1 psi = 0.07031 kgf/cm². The exact factor is 1 kgf/cm² = 14.22 psi.
All conversions use IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic, accurate to at least 8 significant figures.