Pound-Force Inch to Gram-Force Centimeter Conversion

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

From Pound-Force Inch

lbf·in

To Gram-Force Centimeter

gf·cm

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

Conversion Formula

1 lbf·in = 1152.125 gf·cm

1 gf·cm = 0.001 lbf·in

Example

Convert 15 lbf·in to gf·cm:

15 lbf·in = 15 × 1152.125 gf·cm = 17281.87 gf·cm

Unit Information

Learn about the torque units you're converting between

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

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