This converter turns bar into kilogram-force per square centimeter instantly, using the exact factor 1 bar = 1.019716213 kilogram-force per square centimeter. Type any number and the result updates as you go — nothing is sent to a server, so the arithmetic happens entirely in your browser.
Almost exactly atmospheric pressure; standard in European industry and diving. Legacy metric engineering unit, still common in Asia.
Because the relationship is a simple proportion, one multiplication does the whole job. The table further down gives pre-computed values for the amounts people look up most often, and the result panel also reports the reverse conversion so you can check the figure both ways.
The formula
bar- The amount you are converting, measured in bar
1.019716213- The exact number of kilogram-force per square centimeter in one bar
kilogram-force per square centimeter- The converted result
How it works, step by step
- Enter the number of bar you want to convert.
- The value is multiplied by 1.019716213, the exact conversion factor.
- The result is displayed in kilogram-force per square centimeter, rounded for readability.
- The unrounded value and the reverse conversion appear underneath so you can verify it.
Worked examples
Converting 5 bar
Multiply 5 by 1.0197162. That gives 5.0986 kilogram-force per square centimeter. A quick sanity check: one bar is larger than one kilogram-force per square centimeter, so the number should get bigger — and it does.
Converting 72 bar
72 × 1.0197162 = 73.4196 kilogram-force per square centimeter. Working backwards, 73.4196 ÷ 1.0197162 returns 72 bar, which confirms the factor is applied the right way round.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilogram-force per square centimeter are in one bar?
Exactly 1.019716213. Every conversion on this page is that single number multiplied by your input, so the result carries no rounding error beyond what is shown.
What is the formula to convert bar to kilogram-force per square centimeter?
Kilogram-Force Per Square Centimeter = bar × 1.019716213. To reverse it, divide instead: bar = kilogram-force per square centimeter ÷ 1.019716213, which is the same as multiplying by 0.980665.
Is the bar bigger than the kilogram-force per square centimeter?
Yes. One bar equals 1.01972 kilogram-force per square centimeter, so it is the larger unit.
Why does my answer differ slightly from other bar to kgf-cm2 converters?
Most differences come from rounding the factor too early. This tool keeps full double precision through the calculation and only rounds at the final display step, and it also shows the unrounded value so you can see exactly where any difference appears.
What is a bar?
Almost exactly atmospheric pressure; standard in European industry and diving.
What is a kilogram-force per square centimeter?
Legacy metric engineering unit, still common in Asia.
Bar to kilogram-force per square centimeter reference table
| Bar | Kilogram-Force Per Square Centimeter |
|---|---|
| 0.5 bar | 0.509858 kgf/cm² |
| 1 bar | 1.0197 kgf/cm² |
| 2 bar | 2.0394 kgf/cm² |
| 3 bar | 3.0591 kgf/cm² |
| 5 bar | 5.0986 kgf/cm² |
| 10 bar | 10.1972 kgf/cm² |
| 15 bar | 15.2957 kgf/cm² |
| 20 bar | 20.3943 kgf/cm² |
| 25 bar | 25.4929 kgf/cm² |
| 50 bar | 50.9858 kgf/cm² |
| 75 bar | 76.4787 kgf/cm² |
| 100 bar | 101.9716 kgf/cm² |
| 250 bar | 254.9291 kgf/cm² |
| 500 bar | 509.8581 kgf/cm² |
| 1000 bar | 1,019.72 kgf/cm² |
Exact factor: 1 bar = 1.019716213 kilogram-force per square centimeter. Values rounded for display.