Convert pound-force inch to kilogram-force centimeter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force inch [lbf*in] to kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm], or Convert kilogram-force centimeter to pound-force inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force Inch to Kilogram-Force Centimeter
1 lbf*in = 1.15212462971555 kgf*cm
Example: convert 15 lbf*in to kgf*cm:
15 lbf*in = 15 × 1.15212462971555 kgf*cm = 17.2818694457332 kgf*cm
Pound-Force Inch to Kilogram-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.
Kilogram-Force Centimeter
Kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilogram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force centimeter originated from the use of the kilogram-force as a unit of force in the metric system, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length, primarily used in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, kgf·cm is largely considered a non-SI unit and is used in certain engineering fields, such as torque measurement in automotive and mechanical applications, but is being gradually replaced by SI units like Newton-meter (Nm).