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kgf/cm² to psi Converter

1 kgf/cm² = 14.2233 psi (kilogram-force per square centimeter → pound per square inch)

1 kgf/cm² = 14.2233 psi

1 kilogram-force per square centimeter equals 14.2233 pounds per square inch. To convert kilograms-force per square centimeter to pounds per square inch, multiply the kilogram-force per square centimeter value by 14.2233. For quick reference: 1 kgf/cm² = 14.2233 psi, 5 kgf/cm² = 71.1167 psi, 10 kgf/cm² = 142.233 psi, 100 kgf/cm² = 1422.33 psi.

How to convert kilograms-force per square centimeter to pounds per square inch

  1. Take your value

    Start with your value in kilograms-force per square centimeter.

  2. Multiply by 14.2233

    Multiply the kilogram-force per square centimeter value by 14.2233. This is the exact conversion factor from kilograms-force per square centimeter to pounds per square inch.

  3. Read the result

    The product is your value in pounds per square inch. For example, 5 kgf/cm² × 14.2233 = 71.1167 psi.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from kilograms-force per square centimeter to pounds per square inch is 14.2233.

Pounds per square inch = Kilograms-force per square centimeter × 14.2233

Kilograms-force per square centimeter to Pounds per square inch conversion table

Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.

Conversion table from kilograms-force per square centimeter to pounds per square inch
Kilograms-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²)Pounds per square inch (psi)
0.001 kgf/cm²0.014223 psi
0.01 kgf/cm²0.14223 psi
0.1 kgf/cm²1.4223 psi
0.5 kgf/cm²7.1117 psi
1 kgf/cm²14.223 psi
1.5 kgf/cm²21.335 psi
2 kgf/cm²28.447 psi
2.5 kgf/cm²35.558 psi
3 kgf/cm²42.67 psi
4 kgf/cm²56.893 psi
5 kgf/cm²71.117 psi
6 kgf/cm²85.34 psi
7 kgf/cm²99.563 psi
8 kgf/cm²113.79 psi
9 kgf/cm²128.01 psi
10 kgf/cm²142.23 psi
14 kgf/cm²199.13 psi
15 kgf/cm²213.35 psi
20 kgf/cm²284.47 psi
25 kgf/cm²355.58 psi
30 kgf/cm²426.7 psi
32 kgf/cm²455.15 psi
35 kgf/cm²497.82 psi
40 kgf/cm²568.93 psi
50 kgf/cm²711.17 psi
60 kgf/cm²853.4 psi
75 kgf/cm²1066.8 psi
80 kgf/cm²1137.9 psi
100 kgf/cm²1422.3 psi
101.325 kgf/cm²1441.2 psi
150 kgf/cm²2133.5 psi
200 kgf/cm²2844.7 psi
250 kgf/cm²3555.8 psi
300 kgf/cm²4267 psi
400 kgf/cm²5689.3 psi
500 kgf/cm²7111.7 psi
760 kgf/cm²10810 psi
1000 kgf/cm²14223 psi
1013.25 kgf/cm²14412 psi
2000 kgf/cm²28447 psi
5000 kgf/cm²71117 psi
10000 kgf/cm²142233 psi
14.7 kgf/cm²209.08 psi
50000 kgf/cm²711167 psi
100000 kgf/cm²1422334 psi
101325 kgf/cm²1441180 psi
200000 kgf/cm²2844669 psi
500000 kgf/cm²7111672 psi
1000000 kgf/cm²14223343 psi
10000000 kgf/cm²142233433 psi

Real-world reference

A motorcycle tire might be inflated to 2.5 kgf/cm². Older European hydraulic gauges are often marked in kgf/cm². In pounds per square inch, that gives you: 1 kgf/cm² = 14.2233 psi, 10 kgf/cm² = 142.233 psi, 100 kgf/cm² = 1422.33 psi.

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds per square inch are in 1 kilogram-force per square centimeter?
1 kilogram-force per square centimeter equals 14.2233 pounds per square inch.
How do I convert kilograms-force per square centimeter to pounds per square inch?
Multiply the kilogram-force per square centimeter value by 14.2233. So x kgf/cm² × 14.2233 = the equivalent in psi.
What is 5 kilograms-force per square centimeter in pounds per square inch?
5 kilograms-force per square centimeter equals 71.1167 pounds per square inch.
What is 10 kilograms-force per square centimeter in pounds per square inch?
10 kilograms-force per square centimeter equals 142.233 pounds per square inch.
What is 100 kilograms-force per square centimeter in pounds per square inch?
100 kilograms-force per square centimeter equals 1422.33 pounds per square inch.
How do I convert back from pounds per square inch to kilograms-force per square centimeter?
Multiply the pound per square inch value by 0.070307. For example, 1 psi = 0.070307 kgf/cm².
Is the kilogram-force per square centimeter bigger than the pound per square inch?
Yes. 1 kilogram-force per square centimeter is larger than 1 pound per square inch — specifically 14.2233 times larger.
Are these conversion factors exact?
The factor is derived directly from the SI definitions of kilogram-force per square centimeter and pound per square inch; the displayed value is rounded for readability, and the browser computes using IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic.

About the kilogram-force per square centimeter and the pound per square inch

The kilogram-force per square centimeter

The kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) equals exactly 98,066.5 Pa — one kilogram-force acting on one square centimeter. It is used on older pressure gauges, tire-pressure specifications, and industrial equipment in Europe, Japan, and Latin America, close to but not equal to one bar.

The pound per square inch

The pound per square inch (psi) is the customary US pressure unit, derived from the avoirdupois pound-force on a square inch (≈ 6,894.76 Pa exactly). It is the standard unit on US car tire-pressure stickers, scuba gauges in the US, and most plumbing specifications.

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