Convert ft-lbs to kgf-m
foot-pounds to kilogram-force meters. Enter a value to convert, or use the ft-lbs to kgf-m chart further down the page.
1 foot-pound equals 0.138255 kilogram-force meters. Going the other way, 1 kilogram-force meter = 7.23301 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-m
To convert foot-pounds to kilogram-force meters, multiply the foot-pound value by 0.1382549544. You can also divide by 7.233013851 to get the same answer.
kgf·m = ft·lb × 0.1382549544
Worked example
Convert 15 ft·lb to kilogram-force meters:
15 ft·lb = 2.07382 kgf·m
ft-lbs to kgf-m conversion chart
Use this ft-lbs to kgf-m table for quick reference without typing anything.
| foot-pounds (ft·lb) | kilogram-force meters (kgf·m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft·lb | 0.00138255 kgf·m |
| 0.1 ft·lb | 0.0138255 kgf·m |
| 1 ft·lb | 0.138255 kgf·m |
| 2 ft·lb | 0.27651 kgf·m |
| 3 ft·lb | 0.414765 kgf·m |
| 5 ft·lb | 0.691275 kgf·m |
| 10 ft·lb | 1.38255 kgf·m |
| 20 ft·lb | 2.7651 kgf·m |
| 50 ft·lb | 6.91275 kgf·m |
| 100 ft·lb | 13.8255 kgf·m |
| 1,000 ft·lb | 138.255 kgf·m |
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 meter?
A kilogram-force meter is 9.80665 Nm. Japanese and older European service manuals quote torque this way, often written kg-m.
Frequently asked questions
How many kgf-m are in a foot-pound?
1 ft-lbs equals 0.138255 kgf-m. Going the other way, 1 kgf-m is 7.23301 ft-lbs.
How do you convert ft-lbs to kgf-m?
To convert foot-pounds to kilogram-force meters, multiply the foot-pound value by 0.1382549544. You can also divide by 7.233013851 to get the same answer.
What is 10 ft-lbs in kgf-m?
10 ft-lbs equals 1.38255 kgf-m. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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