kgf·cm to Newton-meters Converter
Enter the torque in kgf·cm below to convert it to newton-meters.
Convert kgf·cm to Newton-meters
Enter a value in kgf·cm (kgf·cm) to convert to newton-meters (N·m).
Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-meter Conversion Table
Table showing various kilogram-force centimeter measurements converted to newton-meters. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| kgf·cm (kgf·cm) | Newton-meters (N·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf·cm | 0.0980665 N·m |
| 2 kgf·cm | 0.196133 N·m |
| 2.5 kgf·cm | 0.2451663 N·m |
| 5 kgf·cm | 0.4903325 N·m |
| 10 kgf·cm | 0.980665 N·m |
| 15 kgf·cm | 1.4709975 N·m |
| 20 kgf·cm | 1.96133 N·m |
| 25 kgf·cm | 2.4516625 N·m |
| 30 kgf·cm | 2.941995 N·m |
| 50 kgf·cm | 4.903325 N·m |
How to Convert kgf·cm to Newton-meters
To convert kgf·cm to newton-meters, multiply the torque by the following conversion ratio: 0.0980665 newton-meters/kilogram-force centimeter.
Since one kilogram-force centimeter is equal to 0.0980665 newton-meters, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The torque in newton-meters is equal to the torque in kgf·cm multiplied by 0.0980665.
For example, here's how to convert 5 kgf·cm to newton-meters using the formula above.
How Many Newton-meters Are in a Kilogram-force Centimeter?
There are 0.0980665 newton-meters in a kilogram-force centimeter, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our kilogram-force centimeter to newton-meter calculator automatically converts your torque measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
kgf·cm and newton-meters are both units used to measure torque. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Kilogram-force Centimeter?
A kilogram-force centimeter is a unit of torque equal to 0.0980665 newton-meters (N·m), the base unit for torque. Equal to 0.0980665 N·m, common for RC servos. [1]
The kilogram-force centimeter is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of torque. kgf·cm can be abbreviated as kgf·cm; for example, 1 kilogram-force centimeter can be written as 1 kgf·cm.
In the metric system, "kilo" is the standard SI prefix for thousands, or 10³. This makes the kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) a convenient decimal multiple of the newton-meter (N·m).
In practice, kgf·cm (kgf·cm) are widely used across standard torque applications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Newton-meter?
Coherent SI unit of rotational torque. It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring torque across scientific and practical applications. [2]
The newton-meter is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of torque. Newton-meters can be abbreviated as N·m; for example, 1 newton-meter can be written as 1 N·m.
As the primary coherent reference unit for torque in this category, all other torque units are mathematically anchored to the newton-meter (N·m).
In practice, newton-meters (N·m) are widely used across standard torque applications within International System of Units (SI) workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting torque between kgf·cm (kgf·cm) and newton-meters (N·m), keep full floating-point precision (1 kgf·cm = 0.0980665 N·m; 1 N·m = 10.1971621 kgf·cm) during intermediate calculations and round only the final newton-meter figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Kilogram-force Centimeter & Newton-meter Conversions
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References
- [1]NIST SP 811 StandardNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Moment of Force & Torque))·Torque Metrology Standard — kgf·cm (kgf·cm) to Newton-meters (N·m)
- [2]NIST App. B.8 SpecificationNIST App. B.8 (NIST SP 811 Alphabetical Conversion Factors)·Unit Specifications: Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm) & Newton-meter (N·m)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (Mechanics & Rotational Work (N·m))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (kgf·cm to N·m)