Convert kgf-m to ft-lbs
kilogram-force meters to foot-pounds. Enter a value to convert, or use the kgf-m to ft-lbs chart further down the page.
1 kilogram-force meter equals 7.23301 foot-pounds. Going the other way, 1 foot-pound = 0.138255 kilogram-force meters.
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-m to ft-lbs
To convert kilogram-force meters to foot-pounds, multiply the kilogram-force meter value by 7.233013851. You can also divide by 0.1382549544 to get the same answer.
ft·lb = kgf·m × 7.233013851
Worked example
Convert 15 kgf·m to foot-pounds:
15 kgf·m = 108.495 ft·lb
kgf-m to ft-lbs conversion chart
Use this kgf-m to ft-lbs table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilogram-force meters (kgf·m) | foot-pounds (ft·lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kgf·m | 0.0723301 ft·lb |
| 0.1 kgf·m | 0.723301 ft·lb |
| 1 kgf·m | 7.23301 ft·lb |
| 2 kgf·m | 14.466 ft·lb |
| 3 kgf·m | 21.699 ft·lb |
| 5 kgf·m | 36.1651 ft·lb |
| 10 kgf·m | 72.3301 ft·lb |
| 20 kgf·m | 144.66 ft·lb |
| 50 kgf·m | 361.651 ft·lb |
| 100 kgf·m | 723.301 ft·lb |
| 1,000 kgf·m | 7,233.01 ft·lb |
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.
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 meter?
1 kgf-m equals 7.23301 ft-lbs. Going the other way, 1 ft-lbs is 0.138255 kgf-m.
How do you convert kgf-m to ft-lbs?
To convert kilogram-force meters to foot-pounds, multiply the kilogram-force meter value by 7.233013851. You can also divide by 0.1382549544 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kgf-m in ft-lbs?
10 kgf-m equals 72.3301 ft-lbs. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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