Convert Pound-inches to Kilogram-force Meters
1 pound-inch (lbf·in) equals 0.0115212462 kilogram-force meters (kgf·m).
1 lbf·in = 0.0115212462 kgf·m
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How to Convert Pound-inch to Kilogram-force Meter
- 1 lbf·in = 0.0115212462 kgf·m
- 1 kgf·m = 86.79616621 lbf·in
- Example: convert 15 lbf·in to kgf·m: 15 lbf·in = 15 × 0.0115212462 kgf·m = 0.172818693 kgf·m
Formula
kgf·m = lbf·in × 0.011521246198
or kgf·m = lbf·in ÷ 86.79616621452
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 lbf·in = 4.4482216152605 N × 0.0254 m = 0.1129848290276 N·m
- 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N × 1 m = 9.80665 N·m (exact)
- 1 lbf·in = 0.1129848290276 N·m ÷ 9.80665 N·m per kgf·m = 0.011521246198 kgf·m
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Pound-inch definition: pound-inch; Kilogram-force Meter definition: kilogram-force meter.
Worked examples
- A reading of 25 lbf·in converts to 0.288031155 kgf·m.
25 lbf·in × 0.0115212462 = 0.288031155 kgf·m - A value of 75 lbf·in is 0.8640934649 kgf·m.
75 lbf·in × 0.0115212462 = 0.8640934649 kgf·m
Pound-inch to Kilogram-force Meter conversion table
| Pound-inches (lbf·in) | Kilogram-force Meters (kgf·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf·in | 0.0115212462 kgf·m |
| 5 lbf·in | 0.05760623099 kgf·m |
| 10 lbf·in | 0.115212462 kgf·m |
| 20 lbf·in | 0.230424924 kgf·m |
| 25 lbf·in | 0.288031155 kgf·m |
| 30 lbf·in | 0.3456373859 kgf·m |
| 40 lbf·in | 0.4608498479 kgf·m |
| 50 lbf·in | 0.5760623099 kgf·m |
| 75 lbf·in | 0.8640934649 kgf·m |
| 100 lbf·in | 1.15212462 kgf·m |
| 150 lbf·in | 1.72818693 kgf·m |
| 200 lbf·in | 2.30424924 kgf·m |
| 500 lbf·in | 5.760623099 kgf·m |
Where it's used
Pound-inches are used for small fastener and electrical-terminal 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-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 meters are in 1 pound-inch?
1 lbf·in = 0.0115212462 kgf·m.
How do I convert pound-inches to kilogram-force meters?
Multiply the value in lbf·in by 0.0115212462, or divide it by 86.79616621. For example, 15 lbf·in × 0.0115212462 = 0.172818693 kgf·m.
Is the lbf·in 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 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 (kgf·m)".
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