Convert kilogram-force centimeter to pound-force foot
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to pound-force foot [lbf*ft], or Convert pound-force foot to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Pound-Force Foot
1 kgf*cm = 0.0723301384230825 lbf*ft
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to lbf*ft:
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 0.0723301384230825 lbf*ft = 1.08495207634624 lbf*ft
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Pound-Force Foot Conversion Table
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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).
Pound-Force Foot
The pound-force foot (lbf·ft) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one foot from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The pound-force foot originated from the Imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify torque in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the pound-force foot is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, to measure torque in automotive, mechanical, and structural applications, although the SI unit newton meter is more common internationally.