Convert gram-force centimeter to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert gram-force centimeter [gf*cm] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to gram-force centimeter.
1 gf*cm = 7.23301384231e-05 ft*lbf. To convert gram-force centimeter to foot-pound, multiply the value by 7.23301384231e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf = 13825.4954546 gf*cm). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 gf*cm = 7.23301384231e-05 ft*lbf
- 1 ft*lbf = 13825.4954546 gf*cm
- 10 gf*cm = 0.000723301384231 ft*lbf
- 100 gf*cm = 0.00723301384231 ft*lbf
How to Convert Gram-Force Centimeter to Foot-Pound
1 gf*cm = 7.23301384230825e-05 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 gf*cm to ft*lbf:
15 gf*cm = 15 × 7.23301384230825e-05 ft*lbf = 0.00108495207634624 ft*lbf
Gram-Force Centimeter to Foot-Pound Conversion Table
| gram-force centimeter | foot-pound |
|---|---|
| 1 gf*cm | 7.23301384231e-05 ft*lbf |
| 2 gf*cm | 0.000144660276846 ft*lbf |
| 3 gf*cm | 0.000216990415269 ft*lbf |
| 5 gf*cm | 0.000361650692115 ft*lbf |
| 10 gf*cm | 0.000723301384231 ft*lbf |
| 20 gf*cm | 0.00144660276846 ft*lbf |
| 50 gf*cm | 0.00361650692115 ft*lbf |
| 100 gf*cm | 0.00723301384231 ft*lbf |
| 500 gf*cm | 0.0361650692115 ft*lbf |
| 1000 gf*cm | 0.0723301384231 ft*lbf |
Gram-Force Centimeter
Gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one gram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The gram-force centimeter originated from the use of the gram-force as a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, the gram-force centimeter is rarely used, having been largely replaced by SI units such as the newton meter (N·m) for torque measurements, but it may still appear in specialized or legacy applications.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 gram-force centimeter in foot-pound?
1 gram-force centimeter (gf*cm) = 7.23301384231e-05 foot-pound (ft*lbf).
How do you convert gram-force centimeter to foot-pound?
Multiply the gram-force centimeter value by 7.23301384231e-05. For example, 25 gf*cm × 7.23301384231e-05 = 0.00180825346058 ft*lbf.
What is 10 gram-force centimeter in foot-pound?
10 gf*cm = 0.000723301384231 ft*lbf.
Which unit is larger, the gram-force centimeter or the foot-pound?
The foot-pound is the larger unit: 1 gf*cm equals only 7.23301384231e-05 ft*lbf.