Kilogram-Force Meter to Foot-Pound Converter
Convert kilogram-force meters to foot-pounds with our torque converter. Perfect for engineering, automotive work, torque specifications, and wrench settings. Get accurate results.
Kilogram-Force Meter to Foot-Pound Converter
Enter kilogram-force meter value and click Convert to get foot-pounds.
Enter the kilogram-force meter value to convert
Relationship Between Kilogram-Force Meter and Foot-Pound
The conversion between kilogram-force meters and foot-pounds involves converting between gravitational metric and imperial units. The kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a gravitational unit, while the foot-pound (ft·lb) is commonly used in the United States.
1 kgf·m = 7.23301 ft·lb
Therefore, to convert kilogram-force meters to foot-pounds, we multiply the value in kilogram-force meters by 7.23301.
For example, 1 kilogram-force meter equals approximately 7.23 foot-pounds, and 10 kilogram-force meters equals approximately 72.33 foot-pounds.
Kilogram-Force Meter
What is a Kilogram-Force Meter (kgf·m)?
A kilogram-force meter (symbol: kgf·m) is a gravitational metric unit of torque, representing the rotational force of one kilogram-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one meter from the axis of rotation. It equals approximately 9.80665 Newton meters. Kilogram-force meters are still used in some countries and industries, particularly where gravitational units remain in practice.
History and Origin
The kilogram-force meter emerged from the metric gravitational system, which was widely used before the adoption of the International System of Units (SI). It is based on the force exerted by one kilogram mass under standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²). While technically a non-SI unit, it has historical significance and continues to be used in certain regions and industries, particularly in automotive and mechanical engineering in countries transitioning to SI units.
Modern Applications
Kilogram-force meters are still used in some automotive, mechanical, and industrial applications, particularly in countries that historically used gravitational metric units. Common uses include: older automotive torque specifications, some industrial machinery documentation, mechanical engineering in transitional markets, and legacy equipment specifications. However, the unit is gradually being phased out in favor of Newton meters as part of global SI standardization. Most modern engineering and scientific work now uses Newton meters exclusively for torque measurements.
Foot-Pound
What is a Foot-Pound (ft·lb)?
A foot-pound (symbol: ft·lb) is a unit of torque in the imperial system, representing the rotational force of one pound applied at a perpendicular distance of one foot from the axis of rotation. It equals approximately 1.35582 Newton meters. Foot-pounds are widely used in the United States for automotive, mechanical, and engineering applications.
Origin
The foot-pound has been used for centuries as a measure of work and torque in English-speaking countries. It derives from the imperial system's basic units of force (pound-force) and distance (foot). While the term 'foot-pound' can refer to both work (energy) and torque, context usually makes the meaning clear. In torque applications, it's sometimes written as 'pound-foot' (lbf·ft) to distinguish it from the energy unit, though foot-pound (ft·lb) remains more common in everyday use.
Current Use
- Automotive lug nuts (80-100 ft·lb)
- Engine cylinder head bolts (50-90 ft·lb)
- Bicycle pedals (30-35 ft·lb)
- Oil drain plugs (15-25 ft·lb)
- Various machinery fasteners
- Torque wrenches calibrated in foot-pounds
Kilogram-Force Meter to Foot-Pound Conversion Table
The conversion of kilogram-force meters to foot-pounds for certain values are provided below:
- Kilogram-Force Meter [kgf·m]
- Foot-Pound [ft·lb]
- 1 kgf·m
- 7.233003 ft·lb
- 2 kgf·m
- 14.466006 ft·lb
- 3 kgf·m
- 21.699009 ft·lb
- 4 kgf·m
- 28.932012 ft·lb
- 5 kgf·m
- 36.165015 ft·lb
- 6 kgf·m
- 43.398017 ft·lb
- 7 kgf·m
- 50.63102 ft·lb
- 8 kgf·m
- 57.864023 ft·lb
- 9 kgf·m
- 65.097026 ft·lb
- 10 kgf·m
- 72.330029 ft·lb
- 15 kgf·m
- 108.495044 ft·lb
- 20 kgf·m
- 144.660058 ft·lb
- 25 kgf·m
- 180.825073 ft·lb
- 30 kgf·m
- 216.990087 ft·lb
- 40 kgf·m
- 289.320116 ft·lb
- 50 kgf·m
- 361.650145 ft·lb
- 60 kgf·m
- 433.980174 ft·lb
- 70 kgf·m
- 506.310203 ft·lb
- 80 kgf·m
- 578.640232 ft·lb
- 90 kgf·m
- 650.970262 ft·lb
- 100 kgf·m
- 723.300291 ft·lb
