Convert kilogram-force centimeter to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Foot-Pound
1 kgf*cm = 0.0723301384230825 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to ft*lbf:
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 0.0723301384230825 ft*lbf = 1.08495207634624 ft*lbf
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Foot-Pound Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force Centimeter
Kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilogram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force centimeter originated from the use of the kilogram-force as a unit of force in the metric system, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length, primarily used in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, kgf·cm is largely considered a non-SI unit and is used in certain engineering fields, such as torque measurement in automotive and mechanical applications, but is being gradually replaced by SI units like Newton-meter (Nm).
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.