Convert Kilogram-force Meters to Newton-meters
1 kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) equals 9.80665 newton-meters (N·m).
1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-meter
- 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m
- 1 N·m = 0.1019716213 kgf·m
- Example: convert 15 kgf·m to N·m: 15 kgf·m = 15 × 9.80665 N·m = 147.09975 N·m
Formula
N·m = kgf·m × 9.80665
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N × 1 m = 9.80665 N·m (exact)
- 1 N·m = 1 N × 1 m = 1 kg·m²·s⁻²
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilogram-force Meter definition: kilogram-force meter; Newton-meter definition: newton-meter.
Worked examples
- An older engine rating of 10 kgf·m is 98.0665 N·m.
10 kgf·m × 9.80665 = 98.0665 N·m - 1 kgf·m is exactly 9.80665 N·m.
1 kgf·m × 9.80665 = 9.80665 N·m
Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-meter conversion table
| Kilogram-force Meters (kgf·m) | Newton-meters (N·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf·m | 9.80665 N·m |
| 2 kgf·m | 19.6133 N·m |
| 5 kgf·m | 49.03325 N·m |
| 10 kgf·m | 98.0665 N·m |
| 15 kgf·m | 147.09975 N·m |
| 20 kgf·m | 196.133 N·m |
| 30 kgf·m | 294.1995 N·m |
| 50 kgf·m | 490.3325 N·m |
| 100 kgf·m | 980.665 N·m |
Where it's used
Torque figures in kgf·m from older Japanese and European manuals are converted to N·m. Multiply by exactly 9.80665.
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
Is kg·m the same as kgf·m?
In torque specifications, yes: "kg·m" means kilogram-force metre, 9.80665 N·m.
How many newton-meters are in 1 kilogram-force meter?
1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m.
How do I convert kilogram-force meters to newton-meters?
Multiply the value in kgf·m by 9.80665. For example, 15 kgf·m × 9.80665 = 147.09975 N·m.
Is the kgf·m to N·m conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 kgf·m is exactly 9.80665 N·m.
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 5, derived units expressed with special names.
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