Convert ft-lbs to kgf-cm
foot-pounds to kilogram-force centimeters. Enter a value to convert, or use the ft-lbs to kgf-cm chart further down the page.
1 foot-pound equals 13.8255 kilogram-force centimeters. Going the other way, 1 kilogram-force centimeter = 0.0723301 foot-pounds.
Note. Torque and energy share the same dimensions, so a newton metre and a joule are numerically identical — but they are not interchangeable in meaning. Keep torque figures in torque units.
How to convert ft-lbs to kgf-cm
To convert foot-pounds to kilogram-force centimeters, multiply the foot-pound value by 13.82549544. You can also divide by 0.07233013851 to get the same answer.
kgf·cm = ft·lb × 13.82549544
Worked example
Convert 15 ft·lb to kilogram-force centimeters:
15 ft·lb = 207.382 kgf·cm
ft-lbs to kgf-cm conversion chart
Use this ft-lbs to kgf-cm table for quick reference without typing anything.
| foot-pounds (ft·lb) | kilogram-force centimeters (kgf·cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft·lb | 0.138255 kgf·cm |
| 0.1 ft·lb | 1.38255 kgf·cm |
| 1 ft·lb | 13.8255 kgf·cm |
| 2 ft·lb | 27.651 kgf·cm |
| 3 ft·lb | 41.4765 kgf·cm |
| 5 ft·lb | 69.1275 kgf·cm |
| 10 ft·lb | 138.255 kgf·cm |
| 20 ft·lb | 276.51 kgf·cm |
| 50 ft·lb | 691.275 kgf·cm |
| 100 ft·lb | 1,382.55 kgf·cm |
| 1,000 ft·lb | 13,825.5 kgf·cm |
What is a foot-pound?
A foot-pound of torque is one pound-force applied one foot from the pivot, about 1.356 Nm. US fastener specifications and engine output figures use it. Some manuals write it lb-ft to distinguish torque from energy.
What is a kilogram-force centimeter?
A kilogram-force centimeter is one hundredth of a kgf·m, about 0.098 Nm. Small motors and servos are rated in kgf·cm.
Frequently asked questions
How many kgf-cm are in a foot-pound?
1 ft-lbs equals 13.8255 kgf-cm. Going the other way, 1 kgf-cm is 0.0723301 ft-lbs.
How do you convert ft-lbs to kgf-cm?
To convert foot-pounds to kilogram-force centimeters, multiply the foot-pound value by 13.82549544. You can also divide by 0.07233013851 to get the same answer.
What is 10 ft-lbs in kgf-cm?
10 ft-lbs equals 138.255 kgf-cm. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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