Kilogram-Force Meters to Newton-Meters Converter

1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m. Type any value below for the exact newton-meters figure.

kgf·m
9.80665N·m

1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m

Conversion summary

1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m

Formula
Newton-Meter = Kilogram-Force Meter × 9.80665
Category
Torque
Units
kgf·m → N·m

1 kgf·m in other units

Values update with the converter above. Select a row to open that conversion's detailed page.

How do you convert kilogram-force meters to newton-meters?

To convert kilogram-force meters to newton-meters, multiply the number of kilogram-force meters by 9.80665. 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m.

Conversion formula

Newton-Meter = Kilogram-Force Meter × 9.80665

Kilogram-Force Meters to newton-meters conversion table

Kilogram-Force Meters (kgf·m)Newton-Meters (N·m)
1 kgf·m9.80665 N·m
5 kgf·m49.0332 N·m
10 kgf·m98.0665 N·m
20 kgf·m196.133 N·m
35 kgf·m343.233 N·m
50 kgf·m490.332 N·m
100 kgf·m980.665 N·m

What is Kilogram-Force Meter?

Kilogram-force meter is a traditional torque unit found in older engine documentation.

Short history of Kilogram-Force Meter

Used before full SI standardization; still appears on some older torque wrench gauges.

Open the Kilogram-Force Meter unit guide

What is Newton-Meter?

The newton-meter is the SI derived unit of torque, equal to the rotational effect of a 1-newton force applied at a 1-meter lever arm.

Short history of Newton-Meter

Derived directly from the SI units of force and length, the newton-meter became the standard unit for expressing rotational effect in engineering.

Open the Newton-Meter unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Kilogram-Force Meter in Newton-Meter?

1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m.

How do you convert Kilogram-Force Meter to Newton-Meter?

To convert kilogram-force meters to newton-meters, multiply the number of kilogram-force meters by 9.80665. 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m.

Frequently asked questions

How many newton-meters are in 1 kilogram-force meter?

1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m.

How do you convert kilogram-force meters to newton-meters?

To convert kilogram-force meters to newton-meters, multiply the number of kilogram-force meters by 9.80665. 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m.

How many kilogram-force meters are in 1 newton-meter?

1 N·m = 0.101972 kgf·m.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: NIST Guide to the SI — Appendix B.9: Moment of Force or Torque (newton-metre, pound-force foot)
  3. NIST: Guide to the SI — Conversion Factors

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