This converter turns kilogram-force per square centimeter into pounds per square inch instantly, using the exact factor 1 kilogram-force per square centimeter = 14.22334331 pounds per square inch. 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. The dominant US pressure unit for tyres, plumbing and compressors.
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
14.22334331- The exact number of pounds per square inch in one kilogram-force per square centimeter
pounds per square inch- 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 14.22334331, the exact conversion factor.
- The result is displayed in pounds per square inch, 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 14.223343. That gives 71.1167 pounds per square inch. A quick sanity check: one kilogram-force per square centimeter is larger than one pound per square inch, so the number should get bigger — and it does.
Converting 72 kilogram-force per square centimeter
72 × 14.223343 = 1,024.08 pounds per square inch. Working backwards, 1,024.08 ÷ 14.223343 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 pounds per square inch are in one kilogram-force per square centimeter?
Exactly 14.22334331. 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 pounds per square inch?
Pounds Per Square Inch = kilogram-force per square centimeter × 14.22334331. To reverse it, divide instead: kilogram-force per square centimeter = pounds per square inch ÷ 14.22334331, which is the same as multiplying by 0.07030695796.
Is the kilogram-force per square centimeter bigger than the pound per square inch?
Yes. One kilogram-force per square centimeter equals 14.2233 pounds per square inch, so it is the larger unit.
Why does my answer differ slightly from other kgf-cm2 to psi 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 pound per square inch?
The dominant US pressure unit for tyres, plumbing and compressors.
Kilogram-Force Per Square Centimeter to pounds per square inch reference table
| Kilogram-Force Per Square Centimeter | Pounds Per Square Inch |
|---|---|
| 0.5 kgf/cm² | 7.1117 psi |
| 1 kgf/cm² | 14.2233 psi |
| 2 kgf/cm² | 28.4467 psi |
| 3 kgf/cm² | 42.67 psi |
| 5 kgf/cm² | 71.1167 psi |
| 10 kgf/cm² | 142.2334 psi |
| 15 kgf/cm² | 213.3501 psi |
| 20 kgf/cm² | 284.4669 psi |
| 25 kgf/cm² | 355.5836 psi |
| 50 kgf/cm² | 711.1672 psi |
| 75 kgf/cm² | 1,066.75 psi |
| 100 kgf/cm² | 1,422.33 psi |
| 250 kgf/cm² | 3,555.84 psi |
| 500 kgf/cm² | 7,111.67 psi |
| 1000 kgf/cm² | 14,223.34 psi |
Exact factor: 1 kilogram-force per square centimeter = 14.22334331 pounds per square inch. Values rounded for display.