PSI to kg/cm² Converter

kg/cm² (kilogram-force per square centimeter) is a metric pressure unit common in older gauges, tire equipment, and Asian and European industry. One kg/cm² is the pressure of one kilogram of force spread over one square centimeter, which is very close to one bar (about 0.98 bar).

Multiply the PSI value by 0.0703069: kg/cm² = psi x 0.0703069. For example, 32 psi is about 2.25 kg/cm². To convert back, multiply kg/cm² by 14.2233 to get PSI.

Almost, but not exactly. One kg/cm² equals 0.980665 bar, so they differ by about 2 percent. For rough tire and tank work they are often treated as interchangeable, but for precise engineering the difference matters.

Many gauges sold in Europe, Asia, and Latin America use kg/cm² (sometimes labeled at) alongside or instead of PSI. If your car's recommended pressure is given in PSI but your gauge reads kg/cm², this converter bridges the two.