Pound-Force Inch to Kilogram-Force Millimeter Conversion

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

From Pound-Force Inch

lbf·in

To Kilogram-Force Millimeter

kgf·mm

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

Conversion Formula

1 lbf·in = 11.521 kgf·mm

1 kgf·mm = 0.087 lbf·in

Example

Convert 15 lbf·in to kgf·mm:

15 lbf·in = 15 × 11.521 kgf·mm = 172.819 kgf·mm

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 Millimeter

kgf·mm

Definition

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

History/Origin

This unit was used in the technical system of units for very precise torque measurements at millimeter scales. It provided a practical unit for fine mechanical adjustments and precision work.

Current Use

Primarily found in older technical specifications and some specialized manufacturing applications where millimeter-scale precision is required and gravitational metric units are maintained.

Multiplier

0.01

Offset