Convert foot-pound to kilogram-force centimeter
Please provide values below to convert foot-pound [ft*lbf] to kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm], or Convert kilogram-force centimeter to foot-pound.
1 ft*lbf = 13.8254954546 kgf*cm. To convert foot-pound to kilogram-force centimeter, multiply the value by 13.8254954546; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kgf*cm = 0.0723301384231 ft*lbf). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft*lbf = 13.8254954546 kgf*cm
- 1 kgf*cm = 0.0723301384231 ft*lbf
- 10 ft*lbf = 138.254954546 kgf*cm
- 100 ft*lbf = 1382.54954546 kgf*cm
How to Convert Foot-Pound to Kilogram-Force Centimeter
1 ft*lbf = 13.825495454615 kgf*cm
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf to kgf*cm:
15 ft*lbf = 15 × 13.825495454615 kgf*cm = 207.382431819225 kgf*cm
Foot-Pound to Kilogram-Force Centimeter Conversion Table
| foot-pound | kilogram-force centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf | 13.8254954546 kgf*cm |
| 2 ft*lbf | 27.6509909092 kgf*cm |
| 3 ft*lbf | 41.4764863638 kgf*cm |
| 5 ft*lbf | 69.1274772731 kgf*cm |
| 10 ft*lbf | 138.254954546 kgf*cm |
| 20 ft*lbf | 276.509909092 kgf*cm |
| 50 ft*lbf | 691.274772731 kgf*cm |
| 100 ft*lbf | 1382.54954546 kgf*cm |
| 500 ft*lbf | 6912.74772731 kgf*cm |
| 1000 ft*lbf | 13825.4954546 kgf*cm |
Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.
Kilogram-Force Centimeter
Kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilogram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force centimeter originated from the use of the kilogram-force as a unit of force in the metric system, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length, primarily used in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, kgf·cm is largely considered a non-SI unit and is used in certain engineering fields, such as torque measurement in automotive and mechanical applications, but is being gradually replaced by SI units like Newton-meter (Nm).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot-pound in kilogram-force centimeter?
1 foot-pound (ft*lbf) = 13.8254954546 kilogram-force centimeter (kgf*cm).
How do you convert foot-pound to kilogram-force centimeter?
Multiply the foot-pound value by 13.8254954546. For example, 25 ft*lbf × 13.8254954546 = 345.637386365 kgf*cm.
What is 10 foot-pound in kilogram-force centimeter?
10 ft*lbf = 138.254954546 kgf*cm.
Which unit is larger, the foot-pound or the kilogram-force centimeter?
The foot-pound is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf = 13.8254954546 kgf*cm.