This online calculator converts pressure from bar to kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm², also written kg/cm²). Factors are based on SI definitions and national metrology tables: 1 bar is defined as 100,000 pascals (Pa); 1 kgf/cm² is the pressure from standard gravity acting on 1 cm², equal to 98,066.5 Pa.
Bar (bar) to Kilogram-force per Square Centimeter (kgf/cm²) Converter
Enter a pressure in bar and press the button to convert it to kgf/cm².
Bar (bar)
Result in Kilogram-force per Square Centimeter (kgf/cm²)
How to Use
- Enter a number in the “Bar (bar)” field.
- Set “Decimal Places” (0–10) to control rounding in the result and in the calculation note.
- Select “Convert” to compute the value in kgf/cm².
- Use “Copy Result” to copy the numeric output.
- Choose “Clear All” to reset inputs, result, and the calculation note.
- Press “Swap” button to go to kgf/cm² to bar converter.
Definitions and Unit Facts
Bar (bar) — Non-SI metric unit of pressure defined exactly as 100,000 Pa (100 kPa). System: metric (non-SI). In gravitational metric terms: 1 bar = 1.019716213 kgf/cm². In U.S. customary terms: 1 bar ≈ 14.5037738 psi. Abbreviation: bar. Common in meteorology, hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering specifications.
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm², kg/cm²) — Gravitational metric (technical) pressure unit equal to the force of 1 kilogram-force (kgf = 9.80665 N by standard gravity) acting on 1 cm² (1×10⁻⁴ m²). Therefore 1 kgf/cm² = 98,066.5 Pa = 0.980665 bar. System: gravitational metric. Still encountered in legacy gauges, SCUBA/industrial equipment data sheets, and regional standards.
Conversion Formula
kgf/cm² = bar × 1.019716213
bar = kgf/cm² × 0.980665
Source: NIST Special Publication 811
Conversion Table
| bar | kgf/cm² |
|---|---|
| 0.05 | 0.050986 |
| 0.10 | 0.101972 |
| 0.20 | 0.203943 |
| 0.50 | 0.509858 |
| 0.80 | 0.815773 |
| 1 | 1.019716 |
| 1.2 | 1.223659 |
| 1.5 | 1.529574 |
| 2 | 2.039432 |
| 3 | 3.059149 |
| 4 | 4.078865 |
| 5 | 5.098581 |
| 6 | 6.118297 |
| 8 | 8.157730 |
| 10 | 10.197162 |
| 12.5 | 12.746453 |
| 15 | 15.295743 |
| 20 | 20.394324 |
| 25 | 25.492905 |
| 30 | 30.591486 |
Real-World Examples
- Standard atmosphere: 1.01325 bar = 1.033227 kgf/cm²
- Plant compressed air system setpoint: 6 bar = 6.118297 kgf/cm²
- Espresso machine brew pressure: 9 bar = 9.177446 kgf/cm²
- SCUBA cylinder service rating (DIN 200): 200 bar = 203.943243 kgf/cm²
- SCUBA cylinder service rating (DIN 232): 232 bar = 236.574161 kgf/cm²
- CNG vehicle cylinder nominal service: 250 bar = 254.929053 kgf/cm²
- High-pressure SCUBA/SCBA cylinder: 300 bar = 305.914864 kgf/cm²
- Hydraulic system common rating: 210 bar = 214.140405 kgf/cm²
- Hydraulic line high-duty rating: 350 bar = 356.900674 kgf/cm²
- Waterjet cutting pump class: 4000 bar = 4078.864852 kgf/cm²
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