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gf·mm to Newton-centimeters Converter

Enter the torque in gf·mm below to convert it to newton-centimeters.

Convert gf·mm to Newton-centimeters

Enter a value in gf·mm (gf·mm) to convert to newton-centimeters (N·cm).

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0.004903325newton-centimeters
5 gf·mm = 0.004903325 N·cm
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Reference:NIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Moment of Force & Torque))
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Gram-force Millimeter to Newton-centimeter Conversion Table

Table showing various gram-force millimeter measurements converted to newton-centimeters. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.

gf·mm (gf·mm)Newton-centimeters (N·cm)
1 gf·mm0.000980665 N·cm
2 gf·mm0.0019613 N·cm
2.5 gf·mm0.0024517 N·cm
5 gf·mm0.0049033 N·cm
10 gf·mm0.0098067 N·cm
15 gf·mm0.01471 N·cm
20 gf·mm0.0196133 N·cm
25 gf·mm0.0245166 N·cm
30 gf·mm0.0294199 N·cm
50 gf·mm0.0490332 N·cm

How to Convert gf·mm to Newton-centimeters

To convert gf·mm to newton-centimeters, multiply the torque by the following conversion ratio: 0.000980665 newton-centimeters/gram-force millimeter.

Since one gram-force millimeter is equal to 0.000980665 newton-centimeters, you can use this simple formula to convert:

newton-centimeters = gf·mm × 0.000980665

The torque in newton-centimeters is equal to the torque in gf·mm multiplied by 0.000980665.

For example, here's how to convert 5 gf·mm to newton-centimeters using the formula above.

newton-centimeters = (5 gf·mm × 0.000980665) = 0.0049033 N·cm

How Many Newton-centimeters Are in a Gram-force Millimeter?

There are 0.000980665 newton-centimeters in a gram-force millimeter, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 gf·mm = 0.000980665 N·cm|1 N·cm = 1,019.716213 gf·mm

Our gram-force millimeter to newton-centimeter calculator automatically converts your torque measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.

gf·mm and newton-centimeters are both units used to measure torque. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.

What Is a Gram-force Millimeter?

A gram-force millimeter is a unit of torque equal to 0.000009807 newton-meters (N·m), the base unit for torque. Equal to 9.80665×10⁻⁶ N·m. [1]

The gram-force millimeter is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of torque. gf·mm can be abbreviated as gf·mm; for example, 1 gram-force millimeter can be written as 1 gf·mm.

When working with gf·mm (gf·mm) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.

In practice, gf·mm (gf·mm) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale torque measurements within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.

What Is a Newton-centimeter?

A newton-centimeter is a unit of torque equal to 1/100 of a newton-meter (0.01 N·m). Equal to 0.01 N·m. [2]

The newton-centimeter is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of torque. Newton-centimeters can be abbreviated as N·cm; for example, 1 newton-centimeter can be written as 1 N·cm.

When working with newton-centimeters (N·cm) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.

In practice, newton-centimeters (N·cm) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale torque measurements within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.

When converting torque between gf·mm (gf·mm) and newton-centimeters (N·cm), keep full floating-point precision (1 gf·mm = 0.000980665 N·cm; 1 N·cm = 1,019.716213 gf·mm) during intermediate calculations and round only the final newton-centimeter figure to match your instrument tolerance.

More Gram-force Millimeter & Newton-centimeter Conversions

Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our newton-centimeters to gf·mm calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting newton-centimeters to gf·mm, converting newton-meters to pound-feet, or converting pound-feet to newton-meters.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 0.00098066 newton-centimeters (N·cm) in 1 gram-force millimeter (gf·mm). Conversely, 1 newton-centimeter (N·cm) is equal to 1,019.71621 gf·mm (gf·mm).

References

NIST · BIPM · ISO
  1. [1]
    NIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Moment of Force & Torque))·Torque Metrology Standard — gf·mm (gf·mm) to Newton-centimeters (N·cm)
    NIST SP 811 Standard
  2. [2]
    NIST App. B.8 (NIST SP 811 Alphabetical Conversion Factors)·Unit Specifications: Gram-force Millimeter (gf·mm) & Newton-centimeter (N·cm)
    NIST App. B.8 Specification
  3. [3]
    BIPM (Mechanics & Rotational Work (N·m))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (gf·mm to N·cm)
    BIPM Reference
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