Convert Pound-inches to Kilogram-force-meters
lb·in to kgf·m · torque conversion
What are pound-inches and kilogram-force-meters?
A pound-inch is 1/12 of a pound-foot, used for small fasteners and electronics. A kilogram-force-meter is the torque of one kilogram-force at one meter, 9.807 N·m. For reference: car lug nuts are often torqued to around 120 N·m (about 89 lb·ft).
How to convert pound-inches to kilogram-force-meters
1 lb·in = 0.0115212 kgf·m. To convert, multiply the number of pound-inches by 0.0115212. For example, 5 lb·in = 0.0576062 kgf·m, and 20 lb·in = 0.230425 kgf·m. To go the other way, multiply kilogram-force-meters by 86.7962 (since 1 kgf·m = 86.7962 lb·in).
Pound-inches to Kilogram-force-meters conversion table
| Pound-inches (lb·in) | Kilogram-force-meters (kgf·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0115212 |
| 5 | 0.0576062 |
| 10 | 0.115212 |
| 25 | 0.288031 |
| 50 | 0.576062 |
| 100 | 1.15212 |
| 250 | 2.88031 |
FAQ
What is 1 lb·in in kgf·m?
1 lb·in = 0.0115212 kgf·m. To convert any amount, multiply the number of pound-inches by 0.0115212.
How do I convert kilogram-force-meters back to pound-inches?
Go the other way: 1 kgf·m = 86.7962 lb·in, so multiply kilogram-force-meters by 86.7962 to get pound-inches.
Is a pound-inche bigger than a kilogram-force-meter?
No — 1 lb·in is the smaller unit, equal to 0.0115212 kgf·m (it takes 86.7962 lb·in to make one kgf·m).
Are these torque conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.