Convert Pound-foot to Kilogram-force Meter
Use this free converter to change pound-feet (lbf·ft) into kilogram-force meters (kgf·m). Pound-foot and kilogram-force meter both measure torque. As a quick reference, 1 lbf·ft equals 0.13825495 kgf·m, and 1 kgf·m equals 7.2330139 lbf·ft.
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Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m)
0.13825495
1 lbf·ft = 0.13825495 kgf·m
Torque conversion table
| Pound-foot | Kilogram-force Meter |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0013825495 |
| 0.1 | 0.013825495 |
| 0.5 | 0.069127477 |
| 1 | 0.13825495 |
| 2 | 0.27650991 |
| 3 | 0.41476486 |
| 5 | 0.69127477 |
| 10 | 1.3825495 |
| 20 | 2.7650991 |
| 25 | 3.4563739 |
| 50 | 6.9127477 |
| 100 | 13.825495 |
| 1,000 | 138.25495 |
How to convert Pound-foot to Kilogram-force Meter
Multiply the pound-foot value by 0.13825495 to get kilogram-force meters.
- Enter the number of pound-feet you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilogram-force meters.
- Worked example: 15 lbf·ft × 0.13825495 = 2.0738243 kgf·m.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilogram-force meter to pound-foot).
About these units
Pound-foot (lbf·ft)
- Definition
- A pound-foot (lbf·ft) is an imperial torque unit, a one-pound force applied one foot from the pivot, about 1.356 N·m.
- History
- It developed with imperial mechanical engineering.
- Current use
- It is the common torque unit for US car engines and fasteners.
Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m)
- Definition
- A kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a metric-gravitational torque unit of about 9.807 N·m.
- History
- It was common in older metric engineering before the newton meter.
- Current use
- It still appears in some automotive and machinery torque specifications.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilogram-force meters are in a pound-foot?
There are 0.13825495 kgf·m in 1 lbf·ft. To convert, multiply the number of pound-feet by 0.13825495.
How do I convert pound-feet to kilogram-force meters?
Multiply the pound-foot value by 0.13825495 to get kilogram-force meters. For example, 10 lbf·ft = 1.3825495 kgf·m.
Is this pound-foot-to-kilogram-force meter converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Pound-foot to other torque units
| Unit | 1 Pound-foot equals |
|---|---|
| Newton Meter (N·m) | 1.3558179 N·m |
| Newton Centimeter (N·cm) | 135.58179 N·cm |
| Kilonewton Meter (kN·m) | 0.0013558179 kN·m |
| Pound-inch (lbf·in) | 12 lbf·in |
| Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m) | 0.13825495 kgf·m |