Pound-feet to kgf·cm Converter
Enter the torque in pound-feet below to convert it to kgf·cm.
Convert Pound-feet to kgf·cm
Enter a value in pound-feet (lb·ft) to convert to kgf·cm (kgf·cm).
Pound-foot to Kilogram-force Centimeter Conversion Table
Table showing various pound-foot measurements converted to kgf·cm. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Pound-feet (lb·ft) | kgf·cm (kgf·cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb·ft | 13.8254954 kgf·cm |
| 2 lb·ft | 27.6509909 kgf·cm |
| 2.5 lb·ft | 34.5637386 kgf·cm |
| 5 lb·ft | 69.1274772 kgf·cm |
| 10 lb·ft | 138.2549544 kgf·cm |
| 15 lb·ft | 207.3824316 kgf·cm |
| 20 lb·ft | 276.5099088 kgf·cm |
| 25 lb·ft | 345.6373859 kgf·cm |
| 30 lb·ft | 414.7648631 kgf·cm |
| 50 lb·ft | 691.2747719 kgf·cm |
How to Convert Pound-feet to kgf·cm
To convert pound-feet to kgf·cm, multiply the torque by the following conversion ratio: 13.8254954 kgf·cm/pound-foot.
Since one pound-foot is equal to 13.8254954 kgf·cm, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The torque in kgf·cm is equal to the torque in pound-feet multiplied by 13.8254954.
For example, here's how to convert 5 pound-feet to kgf·cm using the formula above.
How Many kgf·cm Are in a Pound-foot?
There are 13.8254954 kgf·cm in a pound-foot, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our pound-foot to kilogram-force centimeter calculator automatically converts your torque measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Pound-feet and kgf·cm are both units used to measure torque. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Pound-foot?
A pound-foot is a unit of torque equal to 1.3558179 newton-meters (N·m), the base unit for torque. Equal to 1.355818 N·m. [1]
The pound-foot is classified as a US customary and imperial unit of torque. Pound-feet can be abbreviated as lb·ft; for example, 1 pound-foot can be written as 1 lb·ft.
When working with pound-feet (lb·ft) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, pound-feet (lb·ft) are widely used across standard torque applications within US customary and imperial workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Kilogram-force Centimeter?
A kilogram-force centimeter is a unit of torque equal to 0.0980665 newton-meters (N·m), the base unit for torque. Equal to 0.0980665 N·m, common for RC servos. [2]
The kilogram-force centimeter is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of torque. kgf·cm can be abbreviated as kgf·cm; for example, 1 kilogram-force centimeter can be written as 1 kgf·cm.
In the metric system, "kilo" is the standard SI prefix for thousands, or 10³. This makes the kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) a convenient decimal multiple of the newton-meter (N·m).
In practice, kgf·cm (kgf·cm) are widely used across standard torque applications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting torque between pound-feet (lb·ft) and kgf·cm (kgf·cm), keep full floating-point precision (1 lb·ft = 13.8254954 kgf·cm; 1 kgf·cm = 0.0723301 lb·ft) during intermediate calculations and round only the final kilogram-force centimeter figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Pound-foot & Kilogram-force Centimeter Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our kgf·cm to pound-feet calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting kgf·cm to pound-feet, converting pound-feet to newton-meters, or converting pound-feet to pound-inches.
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References
- [1]NIST SP 811 StandardNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Moment of Force & Torque))·Torque Metrology Standard — Pound-feet (lb·ft) to kgf·cm (kgf·cm)
- [2]NIST App. B.8 SpecificationNIST App. B.8 (NIST SP 811 Alphabetical Conversion Factors)·Unit Specifications: Pound-foot (ft·lbf) (lb·ft) & Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (Mechanics & Rotational Work (N·m))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (lb·ft to kgf·cm)