Discover the ease of converting foot-pounds to kilogram-force meters with our accurate ft-lb to kgf·m tool, designed to simplify your calculations.
A foot-pound (ft-lb) is a unit of work or energy in the Engineering and Gravitational Systems in United States customary and imperial units of measure. It is the energy transferred upon applying a force of one pound-force through a displacement of one foot. In simpler terms, it is the work done by a force of one pound acting through a distance of one foot along the direction of the force.
Definition of Kilogram-force MeterA kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a unit of torque (a measure of the tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis). It is the torque produced by one kilogram force acting at a perpendicular distance of one meter from a pivot point. It is also used as a unit of work or energy in some technical and scientific fields, representing the work done by a force of one kilogram-force acting through a distance of one meter.
| Foot-pound (ft-lb) | Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft-lb | 0.1383 kgf·m |
| 5 ft-lb | 0.6915 kgf·m |
| 10 ft-lb | 1.3558 kgf·m |
| 15 ft-lb | 2.0347 kgf·m |
| 20 ft-lb | 2.7116 kgf·m |
| 25 ft-lb | 3.3880 kgf·m |
| 30 ft-lb | 4.0644 kgf·m |
| 35 ft-lb | 4.7408 kgf·m |
| 40 ft-lb | 5.4172 kgf·m |
| 50 ft-lb | 6.7790 kgf·m |
1 ft-lb = 0.1383 kgf·m
1 kgf·m = 7.2330 ft-lb
Example 1:
convert 10 ft-lb to kgf·m:
10 ft-lb = 10 × 0.1383 kgf·m = 1.383 kgf·m
Example 2:
convert 20 ft-lb to kgf·m:
20 ft-lb = 20 × 0.1383 kgf·m = 2.766 kgf·m
The foot-pound to kilogram-force meter converter has a rich history, originating from the need to bridge two different measurement systems: the imperial units of Great Britain and the metric system widely used elsewhere. The converter enables engineers, mechanics, and scientists to translate work or energy values into universally understood measurements, facilitating international collaboration and innovation.
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Example 1:
To convert 30 ft-lb to kgf·m:
30 ft-lb = 30 × 0.1383 kgf·m = 4.149 kgf·m
Example 2:
To convert 45 ft-lb to kgf·m:
45 ft-lb = 45 × 0.1383 kgf·m = 6.224 kgf·m
What is a foot-pound? A foot-pound is a unit of work or energy widely used in the US and UK, representing the work done by a force of one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot.
How do you convert foot-pounds to kilogram-force meters? To convert foot-pounds to kilogram-force meters, multiply the value in foot-pounds by the conversion factor of 0.1383.
Is this converter accurate for engineering purposes? Yes, the converter provides precise conversions that are suitable for engineering and technical applications.
