Convert Kgf/cm2 (kgf/cm²) to Pascals (Pa)
1 kgf/cm2 equals 98066.5 pascals.
Kgf/cm2 to Pascal Converter
How to Convert Kgf/cm2 to Pascal
1 kgf/cm2 = 98066.5 pascals
Pascal = Kgf/cm2 × 98066.5
Example: 1 kgf/cm² × 98066.5 = 98066.5 Pa
Reverse Conversion
To convert pascals back to kgf/cm2:
- Remember, 1 pascal equals 1.01972 × 10-5 kgf/cm2.
- To convert 98066.5 Pa to kgf/cm², multiply
98066.5 x 1.01972 × 10-5, resulting in1 kgf/cm².
Common Kgf/cm2 to Pascal Conversions
| Kgf/cm2 | Pascal | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kgf/cm2 | 98066.5 pascals | |
| 5 kgf/cm2 | 490333 pascals | |
| 10 kgf/cm2 | 980665 pascals | |
| 25 kgf/cm2 | 2451660 pascals |
| Kgf/cm2 | Pascal | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kgf/cm2 | 4903330 pascals | |
| 100 kgf/cm2 | 9806650 pascals | |
| 500 kgf/cm2 | 4.90333 × 107 pascals | |
| 1000 kgf/cm2 | 9.80665 × 107 pascals |
Kgf/cm2 to pascals Conversion Table
Reference table with common kgf/cm2 to pascals conversions. All values calculated with high precision.
Kgf/cm2 to Pascals Table
0.0001 to 12
Kgf/cm2 to Pascals Table
1 to 100000
Pascals to Kgf/cm2 Table
10 to 50000
Pascals to Kgf/cm2 Table
100000 to 1 × 1010
Definition of Kgf/cm2
Kilogram-force per Square Centimeter: Technical Metric Unit
The kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm² or kg/cm²) is a gravitational metric unit of pressure. It represents the pressure exerted by a force of one kilogram-force applied to an area of one square centimeter. This unit is commonly used in older metric equipment, particularly in automotive (tire pressure), industrial machinery, and some Asian countries.
Conversions to Other Units of Measurement:
- Pascal (Pa): 1 kgf/cm² equals exactly 98,066.5 pascals. This conversion factor comes from the standard acceleration of gravity.
- Bar: 1 kgf/cm² equals approximately 0.980665 bar. They are nearly equivalent, which made the bar popular as a replacement.
- PSI: 1 kgf/cm² equals approximately 14.2233 psi. This conversion is important for automotive and industrial applications.
- Atmosphere (atm): 1 kgf/cm² equals approximately 0.967841 atm. This is very close to one atmosphere.
- Kilopascal (kPa): 1 kgf/cm² equals exactly 98.0665 kPa. For example, 2 kgf/cm² equals 196.133 kPa.
While being phased out in favor of SI units, kgf/cm² remains in use in many existing industrial systems and pressure gauges.
- Definition
- Gravitational metric unit equal to the pressure from 1 kilogram-force on 1 square centimeter.
- Exact factor
- 1 kgf/cm² = 98,066.5 Pa (exact)
- Common equivalents
- 1 kgf/cm² ≈ 0.980665 bar
- 1 kgf/cm² ≈ 14.2233 psi
- 1 kgf/cm² ≈ 0.967841 atm
- Sources
Definition of Pascal
Pascal: The SI Unit of Pressure
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter (N/m²). Named after the French mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal, it is used extensively in scientific, engineering, and meteorological applications. The pascal is a relatively small unit, so larger multiples like kilopascal (kPa) and megapascal (MPa) are commonly used in practice.
Conversions to Other Units of Measurement:
- Bar: 1 pascal equals 0.00001 bar (or 1 bar = 100,000 Pa). This conversion is frequently used in industrial applications. For example, standard atmospheric pressure (101,325 Pa) equals approximately 1.01325 bar.
- PSI (Pound per Square Inch): 1 pascal equals approximately 0.000145038 psi. This conversion is essential for interfacing with equipment using imperial measurements. For example, 100,000 Pa equals approximately 14.5 psi.
- Atmosphere (atm): 1 pascal equals approximately 9.8692×10⁻⁶ atm. Standard atmospheric pressure is defined as exactly 101,325 Pa or 1 atm.
- Torr: 1 pascal equals approximately 0.00750062 torr. This conversion is commonly used in vacuum technology. For example, 133.322 Pa equals 1 torr.
- Millibar (mbar): 1 pascal equals 0.01 millibar. This conversion is frequently used in meteorology. For example, standard atmospheric pressure equals 1013.25 mbar.
The pascal is fundamental to pressure measurement, providing a standardized unit for scientific calculations and engineering specifications.
- Definition
- SI derived unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter (N/m²).
- Exact factor
- 1 Pa = 1 N/m² = 1 kg/(m·s²) (exact)
- Common equivalents
- 1 Pa = 0.00001 bar (exact)
- 1 Pa = 0.01 mbar (exact)
- 1 Pa ≈ 0.000145038 psi
- Sources
About the Kgf/cm2
Facts & Uses
- Kilogram-force per square centimeter — a non-SI metric unit defined as 1 kgf/cm² = 98,066.5 Pa exactly (close to but not equal to 1 bar or 1 atm).
- Common in tire pressure gauges in older European, Japanese, and Latin American specifications. Still printed on many tire sidewalls and gauges.
- Used in industrial machinery, boiler ratings, and pressure vessel specifications — especially in pre-1980 documentation that survives in maintenance manuals.
- Convenient because it gives round numbers for everyday pressures: car tire ≈ 2 kgf/cm², household water ≈ 3-4 kgf/cm², industrial air ≈ 6-8 kgf/cm².
Curiosities
- The kgf/cm² is sometimes called the "technical atmosphere" (at), distinct from the standard atmosphere (atm = 101,325 Pa).
- 1 kgf/cm² ≈ 0.9678 atm ≈ 0.9807 bar — close enough that engineers often treat them as equivalent in informal calculations.
- The SI replaced kgf/cm² with the bar and pascal in international standards starting in the 1970s, but legacy use persists in many trades.
- Approximate equivalents: 1 kgf/cm² ≈ 14.22 psi ≈ 0.981 bar ≈ 98.07 kPa.
Sources
About the Pascal
Facts & Uses
- SI derived unit of pressure: 1 Pa = 1 N/m². Named after Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), the French mathematician and physicist.
- Universal in scientific publications, weather data (hectopascals on barometric charts), and engineering specifications.
- The pascal is a very small unit for everyday pressures — atmospheric pressure is ~101,325 Pa, so weather forecasts use hectopascals (hPa) or kilopascals (kPa).
- Used in fluid mechanics, vacuum measurements, materials science (stress and strain), and tire pressure in metric markets.
Curiosities
- The pascal was adopted as the SI unit of pressure at the 14th CGPM in 1971, replacing the older mechanical units like dyne/cm² (CGS) and lbf/in² (imperial).
- 1 Pa is roughly the pressure exerted by a thin layer of paper resting on a tabletop — about 0.0000099 atmospheres.
- The millibar (mbar), traditionally used in meteorology, equals exactly 1 hPa (100 Pa). Most modern weather services have switched to hPa for SI compatibility.
- Approximate equivalents: 1 Pa ≈ 0.000145 psi; 1 atm = 101,325 Pa = 1013.25 hPa = 14.696 psi.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pascals are in one kgf/cm2?
One kgf/cm2 equals 98066.5 pascals. To convert, multiply the kgf/cm2 value by 98066.5. For the reverse, divide the pascal value by 98066.5 (or multiply by 1.01972 × 10-5).
What is 10 kgf/cm2 in pascals?
10 kgf/cm2 = 980670 pascals. This is one of the most commonly searched conversions for this pair.
How precise is the kgf/cm2-to-pascal conversion?
The factor 98066.5 is accurate to 6 significant figures, derived from international measurement standards. Our calculator uses full precision internally.
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