Convert Foot Pounds (ft·lb) to Kilogram-force-meters (kgf·m)

1 foot-pound equals 0.138255 kilogram-force-meters.

Formula: kgf·m = ft·lb × 0.138255

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How to Convert Foot-pound to Kilogram-force-meter

1 foot-pound = 0.138255 kilogram-force-meters

Kilogram-force-meter = Foot-pound × 0.138255

Example: 1 ft·lb × 0.138255 = 0.138255 kgf·m

Reverse Conversion

To convert kilogram-force-meters back to foot pounds:

  • Remember, 1 kilogram-force-meter equals 7.23301 foot pounds.
  • To convert 0.138255 kgf·m to ft·lb, multiply 0.138255 x 7.23301, resulting in 1 ft·lb.

Common Foot-pound to Kilogram-force-meter Conversions

Foot-pound to Kilogram-force-meter (Part 1)
Foot-pound to Kilogram-force-meter common conversions part 1
Foot-pound Kilogram-force-meter Actions
1 foot-pound 0.138255 kilogram-force-meters
5 foot pounds 0.691275 kilogram-force-meters
10 foot pounds 1.38255 kilogram-force-meters
Foot-pound to Kilogram-force-meter (Part 2)
Foot-pound to Kilogram-force-meter common conversions part 2
Foot-pound Kilogram-force-meter Actions
25 foot pounds 3.45637 kilogram-force-meters
50 foot pounds 6.91275 kilogram-force-meters
100 foot pounds 13.8255 kilogram-force-meters

Foot pounds to kilogram-force-meters Conversion Table

Reference table with common foot pounds to kilogram-force-meters conversions. All values calculated with high precision.

Foot Pounds to Kilogram-force-meters Table
0.001 to 5

Foot pounds Kilogram-force-meters Actions
0.001 ft·lb 0.000138255 kgf·m
0.0025 ft·lb 0.000345637 kgf·m
0.005 ft·lb 0.000691275 kgf·m
0.01 ft·lb 0.00138255 kgf·m
0.025 ft·lb 0.00345637 kgf·m
0.05 ft·lb 0.00691275 kgf·m
0.1 ft·lb 0.0138255 kgf·m
14 ft·lb 0.0345637 kgf·m
12 ft·lb 0.0691275 kgf·m
1 ft·lb 0.138255 kgf·m
2 12 ft·lb 0.345637 kgf·m
5 ft·lb 0.691275 kgf·m

Foot Pounds to Kilogram-force-meters Table
10 to 1000000

Foot pounds Kilogram-force-meters Actions
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
250 ft·lb 34.5637 kgf·m
500 ft·lb 69.1275 kgf·m
1000 ft·lb 138.255 kgf·m
2500 ft·lb 345.637 kgf·m
5000 ft·lb 691.275 kgf·m
10000 ft·lb 1382.55 kgf·m
25000 ft·lb 3456.37 kgf·m
50000 ft·lb 6912.75 kgf·m
100000 ft·lb 13825.5 kgf·m
250000 ft·lb 34563.7 kgf·m
500000 ft·lb 69127.5 kgf·m
1000000 ft·lb 138255 kgf·m

Kilogram-force-meters to Foot Pounds Table
0.0001 to 12

Kilogram-force-meters Foot pounds Actions
0.0001 kgf·m 0.000723301 ft·lb
0.00025 kgf·m 0.00180825 ft·lb
0.0005 kgf·m 0.00361651 ft·lb
0.001 kgf·m 0.00723301 ft·lb
0.0025 kgf·m 0.0180825 ft·lb
0.005 kgf·m 0.0361651 ft·lb
0.01 kgf·m 0.0723301 ft·lb
0.025 kgf·m 0.180825 ft·lb
0.05 kgf·m 0.361651 ft·lb
0.1 kgf·m 0.723301 ft·lb
14 kgf·m 1.80825 ft·lb
12 kgf·m 3.61651 ft·lb

Kilogram-force-meters to Foot Pounds Table
1 to 100000

Kilogram-force-meters Foot pounds Actions
1 kgf·m 7.23301 ft·lb
2 12 kgf·m 18.0825 ft·lb
5 kgf·m 36.1651 ft·lb
10 kgf·m 72.3301 ft·lb
25 kgf·m 180.825 ft·lb
50 kgf·m 361.651 ft·lb
100 kgf·m 723.301 ft·lb
250 kgf·m 1808.25 ft·lb
500 kgf·m 3616.51 ft·lb
1000 kgf·m 7233.01 ft·lb
2500 kgf·m 18082.5 ft·lb
5000 kgf·m 36165.1 ft·lb
10000 kgf·m 72330.1 ft·lb
25000 kgf·m 180825 ft·lb
50000 kgf·m 361651 ft·lb
100000 kgf·m 723301 ft·lb

Definition of Foot Pound

Definition
The foot-pound (ft·lb or lbf·ft) is an imperial unit of torque equal to the torque produced by one pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one foot from the pivot point.

Foot-pounds are the standard torque unit in the United States, used extensively in automotive repair, construction, and engineering.
Exact factor
1 ft·lb = 1.3558179 N·m = 12 in·lb (exact)
Examples
• Car wheel lug nut: 73–103 ft·lb
• Oil drain plug: 18–30 ft·lb
• Head bolt: 44–66 ft·lb

Definition of Kilogram Force Meter

Definition
The kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a gravitational metric unit of torque. It represents the torque from one kilogram-force applied at one meter from the pivot.

Although not part of SI, it appears in older technical documentation, especially from continental Europe and Asia.
Exact factor
1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m (exact, by definition of standard gravity)
Examples
• 1 kgf·m ≈ 7.233 ft·lb
• 10 kgf·m ≈ 98.07 N·m

About the Foot-pound

Facts & Uses

  • The foot-pound is the standard torque unit in US automotive repair — every torque wrench sold in the US reads in ft·lb.
  • SAE International standards specify fastener torque in foot-pounds.
  • Not to be confused with the foot-pound-force unit of energy (same name, different quantity).

Curiosities

  • A typical car engine produces 200–400 ft·lb of torque.
  • An average person can apply about 50 ft·lb of torque by hand on a 1-foot wrench.
  • Wheel lug nut torque (73–103 ft·lb) is the most commonly looked-up torque spec.

Sources

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kilogram-force-meters are in one foot-pound?

One foot-pound equals 0.138255 kilogram-force-meters. To convert, multiply the foot-pound value by 0.138255. For the reverse, divide the kilogram-force-meter value by 0.138255 (or multiply by 7.23301).

What is 100 foot pounds in kilogram-force-meters?

100 foot pounds = 13.825 kilogram-force-meters. This is one of the most commonly searched conversions for this pair.

How precise is the foot-pound-to-kilogram-force-meter conversion?

The factor 0.138255 is accurate to 6 significant figures, derived from international measurement standards. Our calculator uses full precision internally.

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Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM 1 N·m by definition (SI, BIPM). Last reviewed: March 2026
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