Convert Kilogram-force Meters to Kilogram-force Centimeters
1 kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) equals 100 kilogram-force centimeters (kgf·cm).
1 kgf·m = 100 kgf·cm
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How to Convert Kilogram-force Meter to Kilogram-force Centimeter
- 1 kgf·m = 100 kgf·cm
- 1 kgf·cm = 0.01 kgf·m
- Example: convert 15 kgf·m to kgf·cm: 15 kgf·m = 15 × 100 kgf·cm = 1500 kgf·cm
Formula
kgf·cm = kgf·m × 100
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N × 1 m = 9.80665 N·m (exact)
- 1 kgf·cm = 9.80665 N × 0.01 m = 0.0980665 N·m (exact)
- 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m ÷ 0.0980665 N·m per kgf·cm = 100 kgf·cm
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilogram-force Meter definition: kilogram-force meter; Kilogram-force Centimeter definition: kilogram-force centimeter.
Worked examples
- A reading of 10 kgf·m converts to 1000 kgf·cm.
10 kgf·m × 100 = 1000 kgf·cm - A value of 30 kgf·m is 3000 kgf·cm.
30 kgf·m × 100 = 3000 kgf·cm
Kilogram-force Meter to Kilogram-force Centimeter conversion table
| Kilogram-force Meters (kgf·m) | Kilogram-force Centimeters (kgf·cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf·m | 100 kgf·cm |
| 2 kgf·m | 200 kgf·cm |
| 5 kgf·m | 500 kgf·cm |
| 10 kgf·m | 1000 kgf·cm |
| 15 kgf·m | 1500 kgf·cm |
| 20 kgf·m | 2000 kgf·cm |
| 30 kgf·m | 3000 kgf·cm |
| 50 kgf·m | 5000 kgf·cm |
| 100 kgf·m | 10000 kgf·cm |
Where it's used
Kilogram-force Meters are used for older Japanese and European engine torque specs, while kilogram-force centimeters appear in RC servo torque ratings (e.g. 13 kg·cm). Both measure torque (moment of force), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Kilogram-force Meter to other torque units
| Conversion | 1 kgf·m equals |
|---|---|
| kilogram-force meter to newton-meter | 9.80665 N·m |
| kilogram-force meter to kilonewton-meter | 0.00980665 kN·m |
| kilogram-force meter to newton-centimeter | 980.665 N·cm |
| kilogram-force meter to pound-foot | 7.233013851 lbf·ft |
| kilogram-force meter to pound-inch | 86.79616621 lbf·in |
| kilogram-force meter to ounce-inch | 1388.738659 ozf·in |
| kilogram-force meter to kilogram-force centimeter | 100 kgf·cm |
| kilogram-force meter to dyne-centimeter | 98066500 dyn·cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilogram-force centimeters are in 1 kilogram-force meter?
1 kgf·m = 100 kgf·cm.
How do I convert kilogram-force meters to kilogram-force centimeters?
Multiply the value in kgf·m by 100. For example, 15 kgf·m × 100 = 1500 kgf·cm.
Is the kgf·m to kgf·cm conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 kgf·m is exactly 100 kgf·cm.
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, "kilogram-force meter (kgf·m)".
- 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" with centi.
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