Stress
kgf/cm²topsi
Convert kilograms-force per square centimetre (stress) (kgf/cm²) to pounds-force per square inch (stress) (psi).
Factor1 kgf/cm² = 14.22334 psi
Converter
kgf/cm²
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
psi
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
psi = kgf/cm² × 14.22334
Multiply any value in kilograms-force per square centimetre (stress) by 14.22334 to obtain the value in pounds-force per square inch (stress).
Worked example
Convert 1 kgf/cm² to psi.
- 01Start with 1 kgf/cm².
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 14.22334 = 14.2233 psi.
Result1 kgf/cm² = 14.2233 psi
Conversion table
| kgf/cm² | psi |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14.223 |
| 2 | 28.447 |
| 5 | 71.117 |
| 10 | 142.23 |
| 20 | 284.47 |
| 50 | 711.17 |
| 100 | 1422.3 |
| 200 | 2844.7 |
| 500 | 7111.7 |
| 1000 | 14223 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from kgf/cm² to psi?
1 kgf/cm² equals 14.22334 psi. To convert, multiply the value in kilograms-force per square centimetre (stress) by 14.22334.
How do I convert 1 kgf/cm² to psi?
1 kgf/cm² = 14.2233 psi. For any value, multiply by 14.22334.
How do I convert psi back to kgf/cm²?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.07030696. So 1 psi = 0.070307 kgf/cm².
When would I need to convert kilogram-force per square centimetre (stress) to pound-force per square inch (stress)?
Stress conversions between kgf/cm² and psi are routine in mechanics-of-materials work: yield, ultimate and allowable-stress specification, Young's-modulus tables and structural-design code calculations. MPa and N/mm² dominate ISO and European datasheets, psi and ksi dominate US structural codes, and kgf/cm² and kgf/mm² appear in legacy JIS and heavy-engineering documentation. Stress is the same physical dimension as pressure but a different engineering quantity — this category is mechanics-of-materials, not process pressure.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).
Related conversions
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