Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Pound-Force Inch Conversion

Convert between Kilogram-Force Centimeter and Pound-Force Inch quickly and accurately.

kgf·cm
lbf·in

How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Pound-Force Inch

Conversion Formula

1 kgf·cm = 0.868 lbf·in
1 lbf·in = 1.152 kgf·cm

Example

Convert 15 kgf·cm to lbf·in:

15 kgf·cm = 15 × 0.868 lbf·in = 13.019 lbf·in

Unit Information

Learn about the torque units you're converting between

Kilogram-Force Centimeter

kgf·cm

Definition

The kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) is a gravitational metric unit of torque, equal to 0.0980665 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced by one kilogram-force applied at one centimeter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was commonly used in the technical system of units for smaller torque measurements. It provided a practical unit for centimeter-scale applications in engineering and manufacturing.

Current Use

Still found in some industrial contexts and older technical specifications, particularly in countries with a history of using gravitational metric units for engineering applications.

Multiplier

0.098

Offset

0

Pound-Force Inch

lbf·in

Definition

The pound-force inch (lbf·in) is an imperial unit of torque, equal to 0.1129848333 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced by one pound-force applied at one inch from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was commonly used in the US customary system for smaller torque measurements in precision engineering and manufacturing. It provided a practical unit for inch-scale applications in mechanical design.

Current Use

Widely used in precision manufacturing, small mechanical devices, and laboratory equipment where inch-scale measurements and pound-force applications are standard in US engineering practice.

Multiplier

0.113

Offset

0

Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Pound-Force Inch Conversion Table

Kilogram-Force Centimeter [kgf·cm] Pound-Force Inch [lbf·in]
1 kgf·cm 0.867962 lbf·in
10 kgf·cm 8.679616 lbf·in
25 kgf·cm 21.699041 lbf·in
50 kgf·cm 43.398081 lbf·in
100 kgf·cm 86.796163 lbf·in
0 kgf·cm 0E+0 lbf·in
-10 kgf·cm -8.679616 lbf·in
-40 kgf·cm -34.718465 lbf·in