Convert Pounds-force per inch to Grams-force per centimetre
Convert Pounds-force per inch (lbf/in) to Grams-force per centimetre (gf/cm) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
gf/cm = lbf/in × 178.5796732
About Pounds-force per inch
The pound-force per inch (lbf/in) equals (0.45359237 × 9.80665) / 0.0254 ≈ 175.127 N/m, used in US industrial specifications for adhesive peel strength, hot-melt bond lines, and surface tension of molten metals. 1 lbf/in = 12 lbf/ft ≈ 175.127 N/m ≈ 175 127 mN/m.
About Grams-force per centimetre
The gram-force per centimetre (gf/cm) equals g_n × 10⁻³ / 10⁻² = 0.980665 N/m - a gravitational metric unit that appeared in early tensiometry where ring and plate instruments were calibrated in grams. 1 gf/cm ≈ 0.9807 N/m ≈ 980.7 mN/m, close to but slightly less than 1 N/m. Rarely used after SI adoption. 1 gf/cm = 0.980665 N/m.
Quick Reference Table
| Pounds-force per inch (lbf/in) | Grams-force per centimetre (gf/cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf/in | 178.58 gf/cm |
| 2 lbf/in | 357.159 gf/cm |
| 5 lbf/in | 892.898 gf/cm |
| 10 lbf/in | 1785.8 gf/cm |
| 25 lbf/in | 4464.49 gf/cm |
| 50 lbf/in | 8928.98 gf/cm |
| 100 lbf/in | 17858 gf/cm |