Convert Kilogram-force Meters to Pound-feet
1 kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) equals 7.233013851 pound-feet (lbf·ft).
1 kgf·m = 7.233013851 lbf·ft
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How to Convert Kilogram-force Meter to Pound-foot
- 1 kgf·m = 7.233013851 lbf·ft
- 1 lbf·ft = 0.1382549544 kgf·m
- Example: convert 15 kgf·m to lbf·ft: 15 kgf·m = 15 × 7.233013851 lbf·ft = 108.4952078 lbf·ft
Formula
lbf·ft = kgf·m × 7.23301385121
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N × 1 m = 9.80665 N·m (exact)
- 1 lbf·ft = 4.4482216152605 N × 0.3048 m = 1.3558179483314 N·m
- 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m ÷ 1.355817948331 N·m per lbf·ft = 7.23301385121 lbf·ft
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilogram-force Meter definition: kilogram-force meter; Pound-foot definition: pound-foot.
Worked examples
- A reading of 10 kgf·m converts to 72.33013851 lbf·ft.
10 kgf·m × 7.233013851 = 72.33013851 lbf·ft - A value of 30 kgf·m is 216.9904155 lbf·ft.
30 kgf·m × 7.233013851 = 216.9904155 lbf·ft
Kilogram-force Meter to Pound-foot conversion table
| Kilogram-force Meters (kgf·m) | Pound-feet (lbf·ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf·m | 7.233013851 lbf·ft |
| 2 kgf·m | 14.4660277 lbf·ft |
| 5 kgf·m | 36.16506926 lbf·ft |
| 10 kgf·m | 72.33013851 lbf·ft |
| 15 kgf·m | 108.4952078 lbf·ft |
| 20 kgf·m | 144.660277 lbf·ft |
| 30 kgf·m | 216.9904155 lbf·ft |
| 50 kgf·m | 361.6506926 lbf·ft |
| 100 kgf·m | 723.3013851 lbf·ft |
Where it's used
Kilogram-force Meters are used for older Japanese and European engine torque specs, while pound-feet appear in US car wheel-lug and bolt torques. Both measure torque (moment of force), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Kilogram-force Meter to other torque units
| Conversion | 1 kgf·m equals |
|---|---|
| kilogram-force meter to newton-meter | 9.80665 N·m |
| kilogram-force meter to kilonewton-meter | 0.00980665 kN·m |
| kilogram-force meter to newton-centimeter | 980.665 N·cm |
| kilogram-force meter to pound-foot | 7.233013851 lbf·ft |
| kilogram-force meter to pound-inch | 86.79616621 lbf·in |
| kilogram-force meter to ounce-inch | 1388.738659 ozf·in |
| kilogram-force meter to kilogram-force centimeter | 100 kgf·cm |
| kilogram-force meter to dyne-centimeter | 98066500 dyn·cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many pound-feet are in 1 kilogram-force meter?
1 kgf·m = 7.233013851 lbf·ft.
How do I convert kilogram-force meters to pound-feet?
Multiply the value in kgf·m by 7.233013851. For example, 15 kgf·m × 7.233013851 = 108.4952078 lbf·ft.
Is the kgf·m to lbf·ft conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "kilogram-force meter (kgf·m)".
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "pound-force foot (lbf·ft)".
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