Convert pound-force inch to gram-force centimeter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force inch [lbf*in] to gram-force centimeter [gf*cm], or Convert gram-force centimeter to pound-force inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force Inch to Gram-Force Centimeter
1 lbf*in = 1152.12462971555 gf*cm
Example: convert 15 lbf*in to gf*cm:
15 lbf*in = 15 × 1152.12462971555 gf*cm = 17281.8694457333 gf*cm
Pound-Force Inch to Gram-Force Centimeter 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.
Gram-Force Centimeter
Gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one gram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The gram-force centimeter originated from the use of the gram-force as a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, the gram-force centimeter is rarely used, having been largely replaced by SI units such as the newton meter (N·m) for torque measurements, but it may still appear in specialized or legacy applications.