Newton-centimeters to kgf·cm Converter
Enter the torque in newton-centimeters below to convert it to kgf·cm.
Convert Newton-centimeters to kgf·cm
Enter a value in newton-centimeters (N·cm) to convert to kgf·cm (kgf·cm).
Newton-centimeter to Kilogram-force Centimeter Conversion Table
Table showing various newton-centimeter measurements converted to kgf·cm. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Newton-centimeters (N·cm) | kgf·cm (kgf·cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 N·cm | 0.1019716 kgf·cm |
| 2 N·cm | 0.2039432 kgf·cm |
| 2.5 N·cm | 0.2549291 kgf·cm |
| 5 N·cm | 0.5098581 kgf·cm |
| 10 N·cm | 1.0197162 kgf·cm |
| 15 N·cm | 1.5295743 kgf·cm |
| 20 N·cm | 2.0394324 kgf·cm |
| 25 N·cm | 2.5492905 kgf·cm |
| 30 N·cm | 3.0591486 kgf·cm |
| 50 N·cm | 5.0985811 kgf·cm |
How to Convert Newton-centimeters to kgf·cm
To convert newton-centimeters to kgf·cm, multiply the torque by the following conversion ratio: 0.1019716 kgf·cm/newton-centimeter.
Since one newton-centimeter is equal to 0.1019716 kgf·cm, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The torque in kgf·cm is equal to the torque in newton-centimeters multiplied by 0.1019716.
For example, here's how to convert 5 newton-centimeters to kgf·cm using the formula above.
How Many kgf·cm Are in a Newton-centimeter?
There are 0.1019716 kgf·cm in a newton-centimeter, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our newton-centimeter to kilogram-force centimeter calculator automatically converts your torque measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Newton-centimeters and kgf·cm are both units used to measure torque. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
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. [1]
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.
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. [2]
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.
When converting torque between newton-centimeters (N·cm) and kgf·cm (kgf·cm), keep full floating-point precision (1 N·cm = 0.1019716 kgf·cm; 1 kgf·cm = 9.80665 N·cm) during intermediate calculations and round only the final kilogram-force centimeter figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Newton-centimeter & Kilogram-force Centimeter Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our kgf·cm to newton-centimeters calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting kgf·cm to newton-centimeters, converting newton-meters to pound-feet, or converting pound-feet to newton-meters.
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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 — Newton-centimeters (N·cm) to kgf·cm (kgf·cm)
- [2]NIST App. B.8 SpecificationNIST App. B.8 (NIST SP 811 Alphabetical Conversion Factors)·Unit Specifications: Newton-centimeter (N·cm) & Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (Mechanics & Rotational Work (N·m))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (N·cm to kgf·cm)