Convert kgf/cm² to bar
Convert kgf/cm² to Bar. Essential for hydraulics and pneumatics. Mobile-friendly, accurate, and includes copy-to-clipboard functionality.
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About
Hydraulic systems and pneumatic machinery often mix standards. While modern ISO standards prefer the Pascal (Pa), practical industry gauges frequently alternate between Bar and Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²). Since 1 kgf/cm² represents the pressure of a 10-meter water column, and 1 bar is approx atmospheric pressure, they are nearly identical (≈ 2% difference). This tool provides the exact conversion based on standard gravity.
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Formulas
The conversion factor is derived from standard gravity (gn = 9.80665 m/s2).
1 kgf/cm2 = 0.980665 bar
Reference Data
| Pressure kgf/cm2 | Pressure bar |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.980665 |
| 10 | 9.80665 |
| 50 | 49.03325 |
| 100 | 98.0665 |
| 250 | 245.16625 |
| 500 | 490.3325 |
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It is slightly less (0.98 bar). In low-pressure tires, the difference is negligible, but in 300-bar hydraulic lines, the error can be dangerous.
"ata" means atmospheres absolute, and "atg" means atmospheres gauge (relative to ambient). This calculator handles the unit magnitude, assuming the reference frame is consistent.