Convert Pound-inches to Kilogram-force Centimeters
1 pound-inch (lbf·in) equals 1.15212462 kilogram-force centimeters (kgf·cm).
1 lbf·in = 1.15212462 kgf·cm
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Pound-inch to Kilogram-force Centimeter
- 1 lbf·in = 1.15212462 kgf·cm
- 1 kgf·cm = 0.8679616621 lbf·in
- Example: convert 15 lbf·in to kgf·cm: 15 lbf·in = 15 × 1.15212462 kgf·cm = 17.2818693 kgf·cm
Formula
kgf·cm = lbf·in × 1.1521246198
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 lbf·in = 4.4482216152605 N × 0.0254 m = 0.1129848290276 N·m
- 1 kgf·cm = 9.80665 N × 0.01 m = 0.0980665 N·m (exact)
- 1 lbf·in = 0.1129848290276 N·m ÷ 0.0980665 N·m per kgf·cm = 1.1521246198 kgf·cm
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Pound-inch definition: pound-inch; Kilogram-force Centimeter definition: kilogram-force centimeter.
Worked examples
- A reading of 25 lbf·in converts to 28.8031155 kgf·cm.
25 lbf·in × 1.15212462 = 28.8031155 kgf·cm - A value of 75 lbf·in is 86.40934649 kgf·cm.
75 lbf·in × 1.15212462 = 86.40934649 kgf·cm
Pound-inch to Kilogram-force Centimeter conversion table
| Pound-inches (lbf·in) | Kilogram-force Centimeters (kgf·cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf·in | 1.15212462 kgf·cm |
| 5 lbf·in | 5.760623099 kgf·cm |
| 10 lbf·in | 11.5212462 kgf·cm |
| 20 lbf·in | 23.0424924 kgf·cm |
| 25 lbf·in | 28.8031155 kgf·cm |
| 30 lbf·in | 34.56373859 kgf·cm |
| 40 lbf·in | 46.08498479 kgf·cm |
| 50 lbf·in | 57.60623099 kgf·cm |
| 75 lbf·in | 86.40934649 kgf·cm |
| 100 lbf·in | 115.212462 kgf·cm |
| 150 lbf·in | 172.818693 kgf·cm |
| 200 lbf·in | 230.424924 kgf·cm |
| 500 lbf·in | 576.0623099 kgf·cm |
Where it's used
Pound-inches are used for small fastener and electrical-terminal torques, while kilogram-force centimeters appear in RC servo torque ratings (e.g. 13 kg·cm). Both measure torque (moment of force), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Pound-inch to other torque units
| Conversion | 1 lbf·in equals |
|---|---|
| pound-inch to newton-meter | 0.112984829 N·m |
| pound-inch to kilonewton-meter | 0.000112984829 kN·m |
| pound-inch to newton-centimeter | 11.2984829 N·cm |
| pound-inch to pound-foot | 0.08333333333 lbf·ft |
| pound-inch to ounce-inch | 16 ozf·in |
| pound-inch to kilogram-force meter | 0.0115212462 kgf·m |
| pound-inch to kilogram-force centimeter | 1.15212462 kgf·cm |
| pound-inch to dyne-centimeter | 1129848.29 dyn·cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilogram-force centimeters are in 1 pound-inch?
1 lbf·in = 1.15212462 kgf·cm.
How do I convert pound-inches to kilogram-force centimeters?
Multiply the value in lbf·in by 1.15212462. For example, 15 lbf·in × 1.15212462 = 17.2818693 kgf·cm.
Is the lbf·in to kgf·cm 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 inch (lbf·in)".
- 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" with centi.
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