Convert Pound-inch to Kilogram-force Meter
Use this free converter to change pound-inches (lbf·in) into kilogram-force meters (kgf·m). Pound-inch and kilogram-force meter both measure torque. As a quick reference, 1 lbf·in equals 0.011521246 kgf·m, and 1 kgf·m equals 86.796166 lbf·in.
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Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m)
0.011521246
1 lbf·in = 0.011521246 kgf·m
Torque conversion table
| Pound-inch | Kilogram-force Meter |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00011521246 |
| 0.1 | 0.0011521246 |
| 0.5 | 0.0057606231 |
| 1 | 0.011521246 |
| 2 | 0.023042492 |
| 3 | 0.034563739 |
| 5 | 0.057606231 |
| 10 | 0.11521246 |
| 20 | 0.23042492 |
| 25 | 0.28803115 |
| 50 | 0.57606231 |
| 100 | 1.1521246 |
| 1,000 | 11.521246 |
How to convert Pound-inch to Kilogram-force Meter
Multiply the pound-inch value by 0.011521246 to get kilogram-force meters.
- Enter the number of pound-inches you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilogram-force meters.
- Worked example: 15 lbf·in × 0.011521246 = 0.17281869 kgf·m.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilogram-force meter to pound-inch).
About these units
Pound-inch (lbf·in)
- Definition
- A pound-inch (lbf·in) is one twelfth of a pound-foot, used for smaller imperial torques.
- History
- It is the small-scale counterpart of the pound-foot.
- Current use
- It specifies tightening torque for small bolts and assemblies in the US.
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-inch?
There are 0.011521246 kgf·m in 1 lbf·in. To convert, multiply the number of pound-inches by 0.011521246.
How do I convert pound-inches to kilogram-force meters?
Multiply the pound-inch value by 0.011521246 to get kilogram-force meters. For example, 10 lbf·in = 0.11521246 kgf·m.
Is this pound-inch-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-inch to other torque units
| Unit | 1 Pound-inch equals |
|---|---|
| Newton Meter (N·m) | 0.11298483 N·m |
| Newton Centimeter (N·cm) | 11.298483 N·cm |
| Kilonewton Meter (kN·m) | 0.00011298483 kN·m |
| Pound-foot (lbf·ft) | 0.083333333 lbf·ft |
| Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m) | 0.011521246 kgf·m |