Convert Pound-feet to Kilogram-force Meters
1 pound-foot (lbf·ft) equals 0.1382549544 kilogram-force meters (kgf·m).
1 lbf·ft = 0.1382549544 kgf·m
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Pound-foot to Kilogram-force Meter
- 1 lbf·ft = 0.1382549544 kgf·m
- 1 kgf·m = 7.233013851 lbf·ft
- Example: convert 15 lbf·ft to kgf·m: 15 lbf·ft = 15 × 0.1382549544 kgf·m = 2.073824316 kgf·m
Formula
kgf·m = lbf·ft × 0.138254954376
or kgf·m = lbf·ft ÷ 7.23301385121
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 lbf·ft = 4.4482216152605 N × 0.3048 m = 1.3558179483314 N·m
- 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N × 1 m = 9.80665 N·m (exact)
- 1 lbf·ft = 1.355817948331 N·m ÷ 9.80665 N·m per kgf·m = 0.138254954376 kgf·m
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Pound-foot definition: pound-foot; Kilogram-force Meter definition: kilogram-force meter.
Worked examples
- A reading of 30 lbf·ft converts to 4.147648631 kgf·m.
30 lbf·ft × 0.1382549544 = 4.147648631 kgf·m - A value of 200 lbf·ft is 27.65099088 kgf·m.
200 lbf·ft × 0.1382549544 = 27.65099088 kgf·m
Pound-foot to Kilogram-force Meter conversion table
| Pound-feet (lbf·ft) | Kilogram-force Meters (kgf·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf·ft | 0.1382549544 kgf·m |
| 5 lbf·ft | 0.6912747719 kgf·m |
| 10 lbf·ft | 1.382549544 kgf·m |
| 15 lbf·ft | 2.073824316 kgf·m |
| 20 lbf·ft | 2.765099088 kgf·m |
| 25 lbf·ft | 3.456373859 kgf·m |
| 30 lbf·ft | 4.147648631 kgf·m |
| 50 lbf·ft | 6.912747719 kgf·m |
| 75 lbf·ft | 10.36912158 kgf·m |
| 80 lbf·ft | 11.06039635 kgf·m |
| 100 lbf·ft | 13.82549544 kgf·m |
| 150 lbf·ft | 20.73824316 kgf·m |
| 200 lbf·ft | 27.65099088 kgf·m |
| 250 lbf·ft | 34.56373859 kgf·m |
| 300 lbf·ft | 41.47648631 kgf·m |
| 400 lbf·ft | 55.30198175 kgf·m |
| 500 lbf·ft | 69.12747719 kgf·m |
| 1000 lbf·ft | 138.2549544 kgf·m |
Where it's used
Pound-feet are used for US car wheel-lug and bolt torques, while kilogram-force meters appear in older Japanese and European engine torque specs. Both measure torque (moment of force), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Pound-foot to other torque units
| Conversion | 1 lbf·ft equals |
|---|---|
| pound-foot to newton-meter | 1.355817948 N·m |
| pound-foot to kilonewton-meter | 0.001355817948 kN·m |
| pound-foot to newton-centimeter | 135.5817948 N·cm |
| pound-foot to pound-inch | 12 lbf·in |
| pound-foot to ounce-inch | 192 ozf·in |
| pound-foot to kilogram-force meter | 0.1382549544 kgf·m |
| pound-foot to kilogram-force centimeter | 13.82549544 kgf·cm |
| pound-foot to dyne-centimeter | 13558179.48 dyn·cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilogram-force meters are in 1 pound-foot?
1 lbf·ft = 0.1382549544 kgf·m.
How do I convert pound-feet to kilogram-force meters?
Multiply the value in lbf·ft by 0.1382549544, or divide it by 7.233013851. For example, 15 lbf·ft × 0.1382549544 = 2.073824316 kgf·m.
Is the lbf·ft to kgf·m 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, "pound-force foot (lbf·ft)".
- 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)".
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