Convert pound-force inch to kilogram-force meter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force inch [lbf*in] to kilogram-force meter [kgf*m], or Convert kilogram-force meter to pound-force inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force Inch to Kilogram-Force Meter
1 lbf*in = 0.0115212462971555 kgf*m
Example: convert 15 lbf*in to kgf*m:
15 lbf*in = 15 × 0.0115212462971555 kgf*m = 0.172818694457333 kgf*m
Pound-Force Inch to Kilogram-Force Meter Conversion Table
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Pound-Force Inch
Pound-force inch (lbf·in) is a unit of torque representing the torque resulting from a one-pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one inch from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The pound-force inch has been used historically in engineering and mechanical contexts to quantify torque, especially in the United States, based on the imperial system of units. It originated from the need to measure rotational force in machinery and automotive applications.
Current Use
Today, pound-force inch is still used in engineering, automotive, and mechanical fields to specify torque values, particularly in the United States. It is often converted to SI units like newton-meters for international standardization.
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.