1 ft·lb equals 0.138255 kgf·m. To convert ft·lb to kgf·m, multiply the value by 0.138255; divide by 0.138255 to convert back. Enter any number above and the result appears instantly — free and entirely in your browser.
How do you convert ft·lb to kgf·m?
The conversion formula is kgf·m = ft·lb × 0.138255. The conversion factor is fixed by definition, so the result is always exact.
ft·lb to kgf·m conversion table
| ft·lb | kgf·m |
|---|---|
| 1 ft·lb | 0.138255 kgf·m |
| 5 ft·lb | 0.691275 kgf·m |
| 10 ft·lb | 1.38255 kgf·m |
| 25 ft·lb | 3.45637 kgf·m |
| 50 ft·lb | 6.91275 kgf·m |
| 100 ft·lb | 13.8255 kgf·m |
What is ft·lb (ft·lb)?
The pound-foot (ft·lb, or lb·ft) is the imperial torque unit: one pound of force at one foot. It is standard in the US and equals about 1.356 N·m.
What is kgf·m (kgf·m)?
The kilogram-force metre (kgf·m) is an older metric torque unit equal to exactly 9.80665 N·m. It still appears in some motorcycle and machinery specifications.
Why convert ft·lb to kgf·m?
Torque is rotational force. Europe uses newton-metres (N·m), the US uses pound-feet (ft·lb) and pound-inches (in·lb), and older specs use kilogram-force metres (kgf·m). Mechanics convert between them constantly.
One newton-metre equals about 0.7376 pound-feet (ft·lb); conversely 1 ft·lb = 1.3558 N·m. Car wheel bolts are typically torqued to roughly 110 N·m (about 81 ft·lb).
How to convert ft·lb to kgf·m
- Enter the value in ft·lb into the left field of the converter.
- Read the result in kgf·m instantly in the right field — it updates automatically.
- Use the swap button to reverse the direction (kgf·m to ft·lb).
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