Convert torque units — Newton-meter, pound-force foot, kilogram-force meter and more.
| Unit | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| N·m | Newton-meter | 0.112985 |
| kN·m | Kilonewton-meter | 0.000112985 |
| lbf·ft | Pound-force Foot | 0.083333333 |
| kgf·m | Kilogram-force Meter | 0.011521264 |
| kgf·cm | Kilogram-force Centimeter | 1.1521264 |
| dyn·cm | Dyne-centimeter | 1129850 |
Formula: Kilogram-force Meter = Pound-force Inch × 0.01152
Multiply any Pound-force Inch value by 0.01152 to get Kilogram-force Meter.
Reverse: Pound-force Inch = Kilogram-force Meter × 86.8
Common torque values — factor: 1 lbf·in = 0.01152 kgf·m
| Pound-force Inch (lbf·in) | Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 lbf·in | 0.005761 kgf·m | Tiny electronics |
| 1 lbf·in | 0.01152 kgf·m | Small electronics screw |
| 5 lbf·in | 0.05761 kgf·m | Electronics fastener |
| 10 lbf·in | 0.1152 kgf·m | Precision instrument |
| 20 lbf·in | 0.2304 kgf·m | Small assembly |
| 50 lbf·in | 0.5761 kgf·m | Moderate assembly |
| 100 lbf·in | 1.152 kgf·m | Bicycle brake |
| 200 lbf·in | 2.304 kgf·m | Small motor |
| 500 lbf·in | 5.761 kgf·m | Small engine |
| 1000 lbf·in | 11.52 kgf·m | Larger motor |
| 2000 lbf·in | 23.04 kgf·m | Moderate engine |
| 5000 lbf·in | 57.61 kgf·m | Large motor |
| 1e+04 lbf·in | 115.2 kgf·m | Industrial |
| 5e+04 lbf·in | 576.1 kgf·m | Heavy industrial |
| 1e+05 lbf·in | 1152 kgf·m | Very heavy |
1 lbf·in = 0.01152 kgf·m.
Use N·m as the bridge: convert lbf·in → N·m → kgf·m.
Multiply result by 86.8 to recover the original lbf·in value.
Specifies engine torque output, drivetrain components, and wheel bolt torque in N·m and lbf·ft.
Designs fastener assemblies with torque specifications to achieve required bolt preload.
Selects motors and servos based on torque ratings in N·m or kgf·cm for joint actuation.
Calculates bending moments in beams and frames — moment = torque in structural analysis.
Follows torque charts in lbf·in and lbf·ft for airframe and engine fasteners per maintenance manuals.
Applies correct torque to flanges, pipe fittings, and coupling bolts using calibrated torque wrenches.
Pound-force inch (lbf·in) equals 1/12 of lbf·ft (0.112985 N·m) and is used for small fasteners, electronics, precision instruments, and applications where lbf·ft would be impractically small.
lbf·in is standard for small fasteners in electronics manufacturing, firearms assembly, and precision instruments. Torque screwdrivers for electronics typically range from 0.5–20 lbf·in. Aircraft fastener specifications often use in·lbf.
Interesting fact: Overtorquing small electronics screws (which often need only 1–3 lbf·in) is a leading cause of cracked PCBs and stripped threads in consumer electronics assembly.
Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a traditional metric torque unit where the force is expressed as the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity. One kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m. It was widely used before SI standardization.
kgf·m remains in use in older machinery manuals, Japanese and Russian engineering documentation, and some legacy industrial specifications. A torque of 1 kgf·m equals the torque from 1 kg hanging 1 meter from a pivot.
Interesting fact: The kgf·m is sometimes loosely called 'meter-kilogram' or 'kilogram-meter' in older texts. The confusion between kgf (force) and kg (mass) is why SI replaced it with the newton-meter.
Converting Pound-force Inch to Kilogram-force Meter is common across automotive, mechanical, robotics, and structural engineering. Metric countries use N·m and kN·m; the US uses lbf·ft and lbf·in; robotics uses kgf·cm. Accurate conversion is essential when working with international workshop manuals, equipment specs, and torque wrenches.
Quick reference: 10 lbf·in = 0.1152 kgf·m. Reverse: 1 kgf·m = 86.8 lbf·in. Exact factor: 1 lbf·in = 0.01152 kgf·m.
All conversions use IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic, accurate to at least 8 significant figures.