Pound-Force Inch to Gram-Force Meter Conversion

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

From Pound-Force Inch

lbf·in

To Gram-Force Meter

gf·m

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

Conversion Formula

1 lbf·in = 11.521 gf·m

1 gf·m = 0.087 lbf·in

Example

Convert 15 lbf·in to gf·m:

15 lbf·in = 15 × 11.521 gf·m = 172.819 gf·m

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 Meter

gf·m

Definition

The gram-force meter (gf·m) is a gravitational metric unit of torque, equal to 0.00980665 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced by one gram-force applied at one meter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was part of the technical system of units, used for smaller torque measurements in scientific and engineering applications. It provided a practical unit for gram-scale force applications.

Current Use

Still found in some specialized scientific instruments and laboratory equipment where gram-force measurements are more practical than kilogram-force measurements for small-scale applications.

Multiplier

0.01

Offset