Pound-Force Foot to Dyne Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Pound-Force Foot and Dyne Centimeter quickly and accurately.

From Pound-Force Foot

lbf·ft

To Dyne Centimeter

dyn·cm

How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Dyne Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 lbf·ft = 13558180 dyn·cm

1 dyn·cm = 7E-8 lbf·ft

Example

Convert 15 lbf·ft to dyn·cm:

15 lbf·ft = 15 × 13558180 dyn·cm = 203372700 dyn·cm

Unit Information

Learn about the torque units you're converting between

Pound-Force Foot

lbf·ft

Definition

The pound-force foot (lbf·ft) is an imperial unit of torque, commonly known as foot-pound. It represents the rotational force produced by one pound-force applied at one foot from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit is a cornerstone of the US customary system for rotational dynamics. It has a long history of use in mechanical engineering, particularly in the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries.

Current Use

Predominantly used in the United States for engineering calculations, especially in contexts like engine torque, fastener tightening, and machinery design where imperial units for force and length are standard.

Multiplier

1.356

Offset

Dyne Centimeter

dyn·cm

Definition

The dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a CGS unit of torque, equal to 1.0E-7 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced when a force of one dyne is applied perpendicularly at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was commonly used in the CGS system for small-scale torque measurements in scientific applications. It provided a practical unit for laboratory measurements and scientific calculations.

Current Use

Primarily used in specialized scientific research and laboratory applications where CGS units are maintained for consistency with historical data and specific scientific protocols.

Multiplier

1E-7

Offset