Pound-Force Foot to Dyne Meter Conversion

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

From Pound-Force Foot

lbf·ft

To Dyne Meter

dyn·m

How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Dyne Meter

Conversion Formula

1 lbf·ft = 135581.8 dyn·m

1 dyn·m = 0 lbf·ft

Example

Convert 15 lbf·ft to dyn·m:

15 lbf·ft = 15 × 135581.8 dyn·m = 2033727 dyn·m

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 Meter

dyn·m

Definition

The dyne meter (dyn·m) is a CGS unit of torque, equal to 1.0E-5 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced when a force of one dyne is applied perpendicularly at a distance of one meter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was part of the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, which was widely used in scientific applications before the adoption of the SI system. It provided a smaller base unit for torque measurements in scientific research.

Current Use

Still found in some scientific literature and specialized research applications, particularly in physics and chemistry where CGS units are maintained for consistency with historical data and calculations.

Multiplier

Offset