Convert kgf-cm to ft-lbs
Kilogram-force centimeters to foot-pounds. Enter a value to convert, or use the kgf-cm to ft-lbs chart further down the page.
1 kilogram-force centimeter equals 0.07233013851 foot-pounds. Going the other way, 1 foot-pound = 13.82549544 kilogram-force centimeters.
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 kgf-cm to ft-lbs
To convert kilogram-force centimeters to foot-pounds, multiply the kilogram-force centimeter value by 0.07233013851. You can also divide by 13.82549544 to get the same answer.
ft·lb = kgf·cm × 0.07233013851
Worked example
Convert 15 kgf·cm to foot-pounds:
15 kgf·cm = 1.084952078 ft·lb
kgf-cm to ft-lbs conversion chart
Use this kgf-cm to ft-lbs table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilogram-force centimeters (kgf·cm) | foot-pounds (ft·lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kgf·cm | 0.0007233013851 ft·lb |
| 0.1 kgf·cm | 0.007233013851 ft·lb |
| 1 kgf·cm | 0.07233013851 ft·lb |
| 2 kgf·cm | 0.144660277 ft·lb |
| 3 kgf·cm | 0.2169904155 ft·lb |
| 5 kgf·cm | 0.3616506926 ft·lb |
| 10 kgf·cm | 0.7233013851 ft·lb |
| 20 kgf·cm | 1.44660277 ft·lb |
| 50 kgf·cm | 3.616506926 ft·lb |
| 100 kgf·cm | 7.233013851 ft·lb |
| 1,000 kgf·cm | 72.33013851 ft·lb |
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many ft-lbs are in a kilogram-force centimeter?
1 kgf-cm equals 0.07233013851 ft-lbs. Going the other way, 1 ft-lbs is 13.82549544 kgf-cm.
How do you convert kgf-cm to ft-lbs?
To convert kilogram-force centimeters to foot-pounds, multiply the kilogram-force centimeter value by 0.07233013851. You can also divide by 13.82549544 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kgf-cm in ft-lbs?
10 kgf-cm equals 0.7233013851 ft-lbs. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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