Convert Kilogram-force metres to Pound-force feet
Convert Kilogram-force metres (kgf·m) to Pound-force feet (lbf·ft) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
lbf·ft = kgf·m × 7.233013851
About Kilogram-force metres
The kilogram-force metre (kgf·m) equals exactly 9.80665 N·m, used in pre-SI European and legacy Asian engineering. Soviet/Russian GOST standards, early JIS turbine and compressor specifications, and older DIN automotive standards listed torque in kgf·m. A car wheel bolt at 10 kgf·m ≈ 98.1 N·m. 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m = 100 kgf·cm ≈ 7.233 lbf·ft ≈ 86.80 lbf·in.
About Pound-force feet
The pound-force foot (lbf·ft) equals ≈ 1.35582 N·m, the dominant torque unit in North American automotive and mechanical engineering. SAE engine performance tests, US vehicle lug-nut torque specs (80-100 lbf·ft), and American industrial gearbox catalogs all use lbf·ft. V8 truck engines produce 400-600 lbf·ft; diesel pickups exceed 900 lbf·ft. 1 lbf·ft ≈ 1.35582 N·m = 12 lbf·in ≈ 192 ozf·in.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilogram-force metres (kgf·m) | Pound-force feet (lbf·ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf·m | 7.23301 lbf·ft |
| 2 kgf·m | 14.466 lbf·ft |
| 5 kgf·m | 36.1651 lbf·ft |
| 10 kgf·m | 72.3301 lbf·ft |
| 25 kgf·m | 180.825 lbf·ft |
| 50 kgf·m | 361.651 lbf·ft |
| 100 kgf·m | 723.301 lbf·ft |