This converter turns kilogram-force per square centimeter into bar instantly, using the exact factor 1 kilogram-force per square centimeter = 0.980665 bar. Type any number and the result updates as you go — nothing is sent to a server, so the arithmetic happens entirely in your browser.
Legacy metric engineering unit, still common in Asia. Almost exactly atmospheric pressure; standard in European industry and diving.
Because the relationship is a simple proportion, one multiplication does the whole job. The table further down gives pre-computed values for the amounts people look up most often, and the result panel also reports the reverse conversion so you can check the figure both ways.
The formula
kilogram-force per square centimeter- The amount you are converting, measured in kilogram-force per square centimeter
0.980665- The exact number of bar in one kilogram-force per square centimeter
bar- The converted result
How it works, step by step
- Enter the number of kilogram-force per square centimeter you want to convert.
- The value is multiplied by 0.980665, the exact conversion factor.
- The result is displayed in bar, rounded for readability.
- The unrounded value and the reverse conversion appear underneath so you can verify it.
Worked examples
Converting 5 kilogram-force per square centimeter
Multiply 5 by 0.980665. That gives 4.9033 bar. A quick sanity check: one kilogram-force per square centimeter is smaller than one bar, so the number should get smaller — and it does.
Converting 72 kilogram-force per square centimeter
72 × 0.980665 = 70.6079 bar. Working backwards, 70.6079 ÷ 0.980665 returns 72 kilogram-force per square centimeter, which confirms the factor is applied the right way round.
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Frequently asked questions
How many bar are in one kilogram-force per square centimeter?
Exactly 0.980665. Every conversion on this page is that single number multiplied by your input, so the result carries no rounding error beyond what is shown.
What is the formula to convert kilogram-force per square centimeter to bar?
Bar = kilogram-force per square centimeter × 0.980665. To reverse it, divide instead: kilogram-force per square centimeter = bar ÷ 0.980665, which is the same as multiplying by 1.019716213.
Is the kilogram-force per square centimeter bigger than the bar?
No. One kilogram-force per square centimeter is only 0.980665 of a bar, so the bar is the larger unit.
Why does my answer differ slightly from other kgf-cm2 to bar converters?
Most differences come from rounding the factor too early. This tool keeps full double precision through the calculation and only rounds at the final display step, and it also shows the unrounded value so you can see exactly where any difference appears.
What is a kilogram-force per square centimeter?
Legacy metric engineering unit, still common in Asia.
What is a bar?
Almost exactly atmospheric pressure; standard in European industry and diving.
Kilogram-Force Per Square Centimeter to bar reference table
| Kilogram-Force Per Square Centimeter | Bar |
|---|---|
| 0.5 kgf/cm² | 0.490333 bar |
| 1 kgf/cm² | 0.980665 bar |
| 2 kgf/cm² | 1.9613 bar |
| 3 kgf/cm² | 2.942 bar |
| 5 kgf/cm² | 4.9033 bar |
| 10 kgf/cm² | 9.8066 bar |
| 15 kgf/cm² | 14.71 bar |
| 20 kgf/cm² | 19.6133 bar |
| 25 kgf/cm² | 24.5166 bar |
| 50 kgf/cm² | 49.0333 bar |
| 75 kgf/cm² | 73.5499 bar |
| 100 kgf/cm² | 98.0665 bar |
| 250 kgf/cm² | 245.1662 bar |
| 500 kgf/cm² | 490.3325 bar |
| 1000 kgf/cm² | 980.665 bar |
Exact factor: 1 kilogram-force per square centimeter = 0.980665 bar. Values rounded for display.