Kilogram-Force per Square Centimeter (kgf/cm²)

Definition: Kgf/cm² (kilogram-force per square centimeter) is a non-SI pressure unit. It signifies the pressure exerted by one kilogram-force acting on a one square centimeter area. (1 kgf ≈ weight of 1 kg at standard gravity).

Conversion:

• 1 kgf/cm² ≈ 98 kPa (kilopascals) – SI unit conversion

Applications:

• Found in legacy hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Used in older automotive engineering data (especially non-SI regions).
• Material testing equipment designed before SI adoption.

Related Term: Pascal (Pa) – SI unit of pressure.

Note: Kgf/cm² is being phased out for Pascals (Pa) for global standardization.

This revised entry condenses information while retaining core details and the link to Pascals (Pa), the SI unit.