Centimeter-Kilogram Force (cm kg) to Inch-Pound Force (in lbf) converter

Converting from Centimeter-Kilogram Force (cm kg) to Inch-Pound Force (in lbf)

What is Centimeter-Kilogram Force (cm kg)

Centimeter-Kilogram Force (cm kg) is a unit of torque where force is measured in kilograms and the distance from the pivot point is measured in centimeters.

What is Inch-Pound Force (in lbf)

Inch-Pound Force (in lbf) is another unit of torque, commonly used in the Imperial system. It measures force in pounds and distance in inches.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion factor between cm kg and in lbf is:

1 cm kg=0.8679617 in lbf

To convert from centimeter-kilogram force (cm kg) to inch-pound force (in lbf):

in lbf=cm kg×0.8679617

To convert from inch-pound force (in lbf) to centimeter-kilogram force (cm kg):

cm kg=in lbf×1.152125

Examples

1. Convert 3 cm kg to in lbf:

3 cm kg=3×0.8679617=2.603885 in lbf

2. Convert 8 in lbf to cm kg:

8 in lbf=8×1.152125=9.216997 cm kg

3. Convert 15 cm kg to in lbf:

15 cm kg=15×0.8679617=13.01942 in lbf

Conclusion

Use the provided conversion formulas to easily convert between Centimeter-Kilogram Force (cm kg) and Inch-Pound Force (in lbf) for torque measurements.