Convert gram-force centimeter to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert gram-force centimeter [gf*cm] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to gram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force Centimeter to Foot-Pound
1 gf*cm = 7.23301384230825e-05 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 gf*cm to ft*lbf:
15 gf*cm = 15 × 7.23301384230825e-05 ft*lbf = 0.00108495207634624 ft*lbf
Gram-Force Centimeter to Foot-Pound Conversion Table
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Gram-Force Centimeter
Gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one gram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The gram-force centimeter originated from the use of the gram-force as a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, the gram-force centimeter is rarely used, having been largely replaced by SI units such as the newton meter (N·m) for torque measurements, but it may still appear in specialized or legacy applications.
Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.