Convert Kilogram-force Meters to Newton-centimeters
1 kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) equals 980.665 newton-centimeters (N·cm).
1 kgf·m = 980.665 N·cm
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How to Convert Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-centimeter
- 1 kgf·m = 980.665 N·cm
- 1 N·cm = 0.001019716213 kgf·m
- Example: convert 15 kgf·m to N·cm: 15 kgf·m = 15 × 980.665 N·cm = 14709.975 N·cm
Formula
N·cm = kgf·m × 980.665
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N × 1 m = 9.80665 N·m (exact)
- 1 N·cm = 0.01 N·m
- 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m ÷ 0.01 N·m per N·cm = 980.665 N·cm
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilogram-force Meter definition: kilogram-force meter; Newton-centimeter definition: newton-centimeter.
Worked examples
- A reading of 10 kgf·m converts to 9806.65 N·cm.
10 kgf·m × 980.665 = 9806.65 N·cm - A value of 30 kgf·m is 29419.95 N·cm.
30 kgf·m × 980.665 = 29419.95 N·cm
Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-centimeter conversion table
| Kilogram-force Meters (kgf·m) | Newton-centimeters (N·cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf·m | 980.665 N·cm |
| 2 kgf·m | 1961.33 N·cm |
| 5 kgf·m | 4903.325 N·cm |
| 10 kgf·m | 9806.65 N·cm |
| 15 kgf·m | 14709.975 N·cm |
| 20 kgf·m | 19613.3 N·cm |
| 30 kgf·m | 29419.95 N·cm |
| 50 kgf·m | 49033.25 N·cm |
| 100 kgf·m | 98066.5 N·cm |
Where it's used
Kilogram-force Meters are used for older Japanese and European engine torque specs, while newton-centimeters appear in dental and medical implant torque (e.g. 35 N·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 newton-centimeters are in 1 kilogram-force meter?
1 kgf·m = 980.665 N·cm.
How do I convert kilogram-force meters to newton-centimeters?
Multiply the value in kgf·m by 980.665. For example, 15 kgf·m × 980.665 = 14709.975 N·cm.
Is the kgf·m to N·cm conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 kgf·m is exactly 980.665 N·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)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
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