Convert kgf-cm to in-lbs
Kilogram-force centimeters to inch-pounds. Enter a value to convert, or use the kgf-cm to in-lbs chart further down the page.
1 kilogram-force centimeter equals 0.8679616621 inch-pounds. Going the other way, 1 inch-pound = 1.15212462 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 in-lbs
To convert kilogram-force centimeters to inch-pounds, multiply the kilogram-force centimeter value by 0.8679616621. You can also divide by 1.15212462 to get the same answer.
in·lb = kgf·cm × 0.8679616621
Worked example
Convert 15 kgf·cm to inch-pounds:
15 kgf·cm = 13.01942493 in·lb
kgf-cm to in-lbs conversion chart
Use this kgf-cm to in-lbs table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilogram-force centimeters (kgf·cm) | inch-pounds (in·lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kgf·cm | 0.008679616621 in·lb |
| 0.1 kgf·cm | 0.08679616621 in·lb |
| 1 kgf·cm | 0.8679616621 in·lb |
| 2 kgf·cm | 1.735923324 in·lb |
| 3 kgf·cm | 2.603884986 in·lb |
| 5 kgf·cm | 4.339808311 in·lb |
| 10 kgf·cm | 8.679616621 in·lb |
| 20 kgf·cm | 17.35923324 in·lb |
| 50 kgf·cm | 43.39808311 in·lb |
| 100 kgf·cm | 86.79616621 in·lb |
| 1,000 kgf·cm | 867.9616621 in·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 an 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many in-lbs are in a kilogram-force centimeter?
1 kgf-cm equals 0.8679616621 in-lbs. Going the other way, 1 in-lbs is 1.15212462 kgf-cm.
How do you convert kgf-cm to in-lbs?
To convert kilogram-force centimeters to inch-pounds, multiply the kilogram-force centimeter value by 0.8679616621. You can also divide by 1.15212462 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kgf-cm in in-lbs?
10 kgf-cm equals 8.679616621 in-lbs. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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