Convert Newton-centimeters to Kilogram-force Meters
1 newton-centimeter (N·cm) equals 0.001019716213 kilogram-force meters (kgf·m).
1 N·cm = 0.001019716213 kgf·m
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Newton-centimeter to Kilogram-force Meter
- 1 N·cm = 0.001019716213 kgf·m
- 1 kgf·m = 980.665 N·cm
- Example: convert 15 N·cm to kgf·m: 15 N·cm = 15 × 0.001019716213 kgf·m = 0.01529574319 kgf·m
Formula
kgf·m = N·cm × 0.001019716212978
or kgf·m = N·cm ÷ 980.665
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 N·cm = 0.01 N·m
- 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N × 1 m = 9.80665 N·m (exact)
- 1 N·cm = 0.01 N·m ÷ 9.80665 N·m per kgf·m = 0.001019716212978 kgf·m
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Newton-centimeter definition: newton-centimeter; Kilogram-force Meter definition: kilogram-force meter.
Worked examples
- A reading of 20 N·cm converts to 0.02039432426 kgf·m.
20 N·cm × 0.001019716213 = 0.02039432426 kgf·m - A value of 50 N·cm is 0.05098581065 kgf·m.
50 N·cm × 0.001019716213 = 0.05098581065 kgf·m
Newton-centimeter to Kilogram-force Meter conversion table
| Newton-centimeters (N·cm) | Kilogram-force Meters (kgf·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 N·cm | 0.001019716213 kgf·m |
| 5 N·cm | 0.005098581065 kgf·m |
| 10 N·cm | 0.01019716213 kgf·m |
| 20 N·cm | 0.02039432426 kgf·m |
| 25 N·cm | 0.02549290532 kgf·m |
| 35 N·cm | 0.03569006745 kgf·m |
| 50 N·cm | 0.05098581065 kgf·m |
| 100 N·cm | 0.1019716213 kgf·m |
| 200 N·cm | 0.2039432426 kgf·m |
Where it's used
Newton-centimeters are used for dental and medical implant torque (e.g. 35 N·cm), 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.
Newton-centimeter to other torque units
| Conversion | 1 N·cm equals |
|---|---|
| newton-centimeter to newton-meter | 0.01 N·m |
| newton-centimeter to kilonewton-meter | 0.00001 kN·m |
| newton-centimeter to pound-foot | 0.007375621493 lbf·ft |
| newton-centimeter to pound-inch | 0.08850745791 lbf·in |
| newton-centimeter to ounce-inch | 1.416119327 ozf·in |
| newton-centimeter to kilogram-force meter | 0.001019716213 kgf·m |
| newton-centimeter to kilogram-force centimeter | 0.1019716213 kgf·cm |
| newton-centimeter to dyne-centimeter | 100000 dyn·cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilogram-force meters are in 1 newton-centimeter?
1 N·cm = 0.001019716213 kgf·m.
How do I convert newton-centimeters to kilogram-force meters?
Multiply the value in N·cm by 0.001019716213, or divide it by 980.665. For example, 15 N·cm × 0.001019716213 = 0.01529574319 kgf·m.
Is the N·cm to kgf·m conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
- 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)".
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