Convert in-lbs to kgf-cm
Inch-pounds to kilogram-force centimeters. Enter a value to convert, or use the in-lbs to kgf-cm chart further down the page.
1 inch-pound equals 1.15212462 kilogram-force centimeters. Going the other way, 1 kilogram-force centimeter = 0.8679616621 inch-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 in-lbs to kgf-cm
To convert inch-pounds to kilogram-force centimeters, multiply the inch-pound value by 1.15212462. You can also divide by 0.8679616621 to get the same answer.
kgf·cm = in·lb × 1.15212462
Worked example
Convert 15 in·lb to kilogram-force centimeters:
15 in·lb = 17.2818693 kgf·cm
in-lbs to kgf-cm conversion chart
Use this in-lbs to kgf-cm table for quick reference without typing anything.
| inch-pounds (in·lb) | kilogram-force centimeters (kgf·cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 in·lb | 0.0115212462 kgf·cm |
| 0.1 in·lb | 0.115212462 kgf·cm |
| 1 in·lb | 1.15212462 kgf·cm |
| 2 in·lb | 2.30424924 kgf·cm |
| 3 in·lb | 3.456373859 kgf·cm |
| 5 in·lb | 5.760623099 kgf·cm |
| 10 in·lb | 11.5212462 kgf·cm |
| 20 in·lb | 23.0424924 kgf·cm |
| 50 in·lb | 57.60623099 kgf·cm |
| 100 in·lb | 115.212462 kgf·cm |
| 1,000 in·lb | 1,152.12462 kgf·cm |
What is a inch-pound?
An inch-pound is one twelfth of a foot-pound, about 0.113 Nm. Small fasteners, electronics and aviation hardware are specified in inch-pounds because foot-pound figures would be inconveniently small.
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 an inch-pound?
1 in-lbs equals 1.15212462 kgf-cm. Going the other way, 1 kgf-cm is 0.8679616621 in-lbs.
How do you convert in-lbs to kgf-cm?
To convert inch-pounds to kilogram-force centimeters, multiply the inch-pound value by 1.15212462. You can also divide by 0.8679616621 to get the same answer.
What is 10 in-lbs in kgf-cm?
10 in-lbs equals 11.5212462 kgf-cm. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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