🌡️ kgf/cm² to psi — kgf/cm² to PSI Converter

Convert pressure units — pascal, PSI, bar, atmosphere, torr, mmHg and more.

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Formula 1 kgf/cm² = 14.22 psi
UnitNameValue
0.001 kgf/cm²0.0142233 psi
0.01 kgf/cm²0.142233 psi
0.1 kgf/cm²1.42233 psi
1 kgf/cm²14.2233 psi
5 kgf/cm²71.1167 psi
10 kgf/cm²142.233 psi
50 kgf/cm²711.167 psi
100 kgf/cm²1422.33 psi
1000 kgf/cm²14223.3 psi

Quick Answer

Formula: PSI = kgf/cm² × 14.22

Multiply any kgf/cm² value by 14.22 to get psi.

Reverse: kgf/cm² = PSI × 0.07031

Worked Examples

1 kgf/cm²
1 kgf/cm² × 14.22 = 14.22 psi
Single unit reference.
10 kgf/cm²
10 kgf/cm² × 14.22 = 142.2 psi
10 units — low pressure range.
100 kgf/cm²
100 kgf/cm² × 14.22 = 1422 psi
100 units — moderate pressure.
1000 kgf/cm²
1000 kgf/cm² × 14.22 = 1.422e+04 psi
1,000 units — high pressure reference.

kgf/cm² to PSI Conversion Table

Common kgf/cm² values — factor: 1 kgf/cm² = 14.22 psi

kgf/cm² (kgf/cm²)PSI (psi)Context
0.001 kgf/cm²0.01422 psi0.1 kPa
0.01 kgf/cm²0.1422 psi1 kPa
0.1 kgf/cm²1.422 psi10 kPa
1 kgf/cm²14.22 psi~1 atm
1.033 kgf/cm²14.69 psi1 standard atm
2 kgf/cm²28.45 psi~2 bar
5 kgf/cm²71.12 psi~5 bar
10 kgf/cm²142.2 psi~10 bar
50 kgf/cm²711.2 psi~50 bar
100 kgf/cm²1,422 psi~100 bar
200 kgf/cm²2,845 psiScuba range
500 kgf/cm²7,112 psi5,000 psi range
1,000 kgf/cm²1.422e+04 psi10,000 psi range
5,000 kgf/cm²7.112e+04 psi50,000 psi
1e+04 kgf/cm²142,200 psiExtreme

Mental Math Tricks

Exact factor

1 kgf/cm² = 14.22 psi. Memorize for instant estimates.

Rounded shortcut

Use 14.22 as a quick mental multiplier.

Reverse check

Multiply result by 0.07031 to recover the original kgf/cm² value.

Who Uses This Conversion?

Japanese Engineer

Uses kgf/cm² — legacy standard in Japanese industrial and automotive specs.

Indian Boiler Inspector

References older boiler pressure ratings in kgf/cm² under legacy regulations.

Russian Process Engineer

Reads Soviet-era pressure instruments calibrated in kgf/cm².

Vintage Car Restorer

Interprets Japanese and European workshop manuals specifying pressure in kgf/cm².

Import/Export Inspector

Converts kgf/cm² pressure specs on Asian-manufactured equipment to bar or psi.

Calibration Technician

Calibrates legacy pressure gauges still graduated in kgf/cm² units.

Frequently Asked Questions

About kgf/cm² and PSI

kgf/cm² (kgf/cm²)

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 (psi)

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.

About kgf/cm² to PSI Conversion

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.