Pound-Force Foot to Kilogram-Force Centimeter Conversion

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

From Pound-Force Foot

lbf·ft

To Kilogram-Force Centimeter

kgf·cm

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

Conversion Formula

1 lbf·ft = 13.825 kgf·cm

1 kgf·cm = 0.072 lbf·ft

Example

Convert 15 lbf·ft to kgf·cm:

15 lbf·ft = 15 × 13.825 kgf·cm = 207.382 kgf·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

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