Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm)
The kilogram-force centimetre (kgf·cm, often "kg·cm") is 0.0980665 N·m. Hobby servos are rated in it.
Symbol: kgf·cm (ASCII: kgf-cm)
Quantity: torque (moment of force)
SI relation: 1 kgf·cm = 0.0980665 N·m (exact)
Derivation: 1 kgf·cm = 9.80665 N × 0.01 m = 0.0980665 N·m (exact)
Exact: yes, by definition
Typical uses
- RC servo torque ratings (e.g. 13 kg·cm)
- Small gear motors from Asian suppliers
Convert kilogram-force centimeters to other units
| Conversion | 1 kgf·cm equals | Reverse |
|---|---|---|
| kilogram-force centimeter to newton-meter | 0.0980665 N·m | newton-meter to kilogram-force centimeter |
| kilogram-force centimeter to pound-foot | 0.07233013851 lbf·ft | pound-foot to kilogram-force centimeter |
| kilogram-force centimeter to pound-inch | 0.8679616621 lbf·in | pound-inch to kilogram-force centimeter |
| kilogram-force centimeter to kilonewton-meter | 0.0000980665 kN·m | kilonewton-meter to kilogram-force centimeter |
| kilogram-force centimeter to newton-centimeter | 9.80665 N·cm | newton-centimeter to kilogram-force centimeter |
| kilogram-force centimeter to ounce-inch | 13.88738659 ozf·in | ounce-inch to kilogram-force centimeter |
| kilogram-force centimeter to kilogram-force meter | 0.01 kgf·m | kilogram-force meter to kilogram-force centimeter |
| kilogram-force centimeter to dyne-centimeter | 980665 dyn·cm | dyne-centimeter to kilogram-force centimeter |
Open the Torque Converter to convert any value between all units.
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" with centi.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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