Convert inch-pound to kilogram-force meter
Please provide values below to convert inch-pound [in*lbf] to kilogram-force meter [kgf*m], or Convert kilogram-force meter to inch-pound.
How to Convert Inch-Pound to Kilogram-Force Meter
1 in*lbf = 0.0115212462971555 kgf*m
Example: convert 15 in*lbf to kgf*m:
15 in*lbf = 15 × 0.0115212462971555 kgf*m = 0.172818694457333 kgf*m
Inch-Pound to Kilogram-Force Meter Conversion Table
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Inch-Pound
The inch-pound (in·lbf) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the force of one pound applied at the end of a one-inch lever arm.
History/Origin
The inch-pound has been used primarily in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, originating from the traditional use of inches and pounds in mechanical and engineering contexts, with its formal recognition dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering, automotive, and mechanical applications to measure torque and energy, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard.
Kilogram-Force Meter
Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a unit of work or energy representing the amount of work done when a force of one kilogram-force is applied over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force meter was historically used in engineering and physics to quantify energy, especially in contexts involving gravitational force, before the adoption of SI units. It derives from the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force, and the meter as a unit of distance.
Current Use
The kilogram-force meter is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering contexts, replaced by SI units such as the joule for energy. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications.