Pound-Force Foot to Gram-Force Centimeter Conversion

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

From Pound-Force Foot

lbf·ft

To Gram-Force Centimeter

gf·cm

How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Gram-Force Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 lbf·ft = 13825.496 gf·cm

1 gf·cm = 0 lbf·ft

Example

Convert 15 lbf·ft to gf·cm:

15 lbf·ft = 15 × 13825.496 gf·cm = 207382.439 gf·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

Gram-Force Centimeter

gf·cm

Definition

The gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a gravitational metric unit of torque, equal to 9.80665E-5 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced by one gram-force applied at one centimeter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was commonly used in the CGS and technical systems for small-scale torque measurements in precision instruments and laboratory equipment. It provided a practical unit for fine mechanical work.

Current Use

Found in some specialized scientific instruments, older technical literature, and in fields where CGS or technical units are maintained for consistency with historical data and measurements.

Multiplier

Offset