Convert pound-force foot to kilogram-force meter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force foot [lbf*ft] to kilogram-force meter [kgf*m], or Convert kilogram-force meter to pound-force foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Kilogram-Force Meter
1 lbf*ft = 0.13825495454615 kgf*m
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft to kgf*m:
15 lbf*ft = 15 × 0.13825495454615 kgf*m = 2.07382431819225 kgf*m
Pound-Force Foot to Kilogram-Force Meter Conversion Table
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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.
Kilogram-Force Meter
Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a unit of work or energy representing the amount of work done when a force of one kilogram-force is applied over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force meter was historically used in engineering and physics to quantify energy, especially in contexts involving gravitational force, before the adoption of SI units. It derives from the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force, and the meter as a unit of distance.
Current Use
The kilogram-force meter is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering contexts, replaced by SI units such as the joule for energy. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications.