Convert Dyne-centimeters to Kilogram-force Meters

Formula

kgf·m = dyn·cm ÷ 98066500

Derivation from SI units:

• 1 dyn·cm = 10⁻⁵ N × 0.01 m = 10⁻⁷ N·m
• 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N × 1 m = 9.80665 N·m (exact)
• 1 dyn·cm = 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m ÷ 9.80665 N·m per kgf·m = 1.019716212978 × 10⁻⁸ kgf·m

Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Dyne-centimeter definition: dyne-centimeter; Kilogram-force Meter definition: kilogram-force meter.

Worked examples

1. A reading of 100 dyn·cm converts to 0.000001019716213 kgf·m.
   100 dyn·cm × 1.019716213 × 10⁻⁸ = 0.000001019716213 kgf·m
2. A value of 1e5 dyn·cm is 0.001019716213 kgf·m.
   1e5 dyn·cm × 1.019716213 × 10⁻⁸ = 0.001019716213 kgf·m

Where it's used

Dyne-centimeters are used for rheometers and viscometers (torque readings), while kilogram-force meters appear in older Japanese and European engine torque specs. Both measure torque (moment of force), so the conversion is a fixed factor.

Dyne-centimeter to other torque units

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "dyne centimeter (dyn·cm)".
• Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "kilogram-force meter (kgf·m)".

Last reviewed: 2026-10-15. Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.