Pound-Force Inch to Kilogram-Force Centimeter Conversion

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

From Pound-Force Inch

lbf·in

To Kilogram-Force Centimeter

kgf·cm

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

Conversion Formula

1 lbf·in = 1.152 kgf·cm

1 kgf·cm = 0.868 lbf·in

Example

Convert 15 lbf·in to kgf·cm:

15 lbf·in = 15 × 1.152 kgf·cm = 17.282 kgf·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

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