Convert torque units — Newton-meter, pound-force foot, kilogram-force meter and more.
| Unit | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| N·m | Newton-meter | 1e-7 |
| kN·m | Kilonewton-meter | 1.000000e-10 |
| lbf·ft | Pound-force Foot | 7.375610e-8 |
| lbf·in | Pound-force Inch | 8.8507324e-7 |
| kgf·m | Kilogram-force Meter | 1.019716e-8 |
| kgf·cm | Kilogram-force Centimeter | 0.0000010197162 |
Formula: Kilogram-force Centimeter = Dyne-centimeter × 1.0197e-6
Multiply any Dyne-centimeter value by 1.0197e-6 to get Kilogram-force Centimeter.
Reverse: Dyne-centimeter = Kilogram-force Centimeter × 9.807e+05
Common torque values — factor: 1 dyn·cm = 1.0197e-6 kgf·cm
| Dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm) | Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dyn·cm | 1.020e-06 kgf·cm | Atomic scale |
| 10 dyn·cm | 1.020e-05 kgf·cm | Micro mechanism |
| 100 dyn·cm | 0.000102 kgf·cm | Tiny spring |
| 1000 dyn·cm | 0.00102 kgf·cm | Small mechanism |
| 1e+04 dyn·cm | 0.0102 kgf·cm | Instrument |
| 1e+05 dyn·cm | 0.102 kgf·cm | Precision device |
| 1e+06 dyn·cm | 1.02 kgf·cm | Small motor |
| 1e+07 dyn·cm | 10.2 kgf·cm | 1 N·m |
| 1e+08 dyn·cm | 102 kgf·cm | 10 N·m |
| 1.000e+09 dyn·cm | 1020 kgf·cm | 100 N·m |
| 1.000e+10 dyn·cm | 1.02e+04 kgf·cm | 1 kN·m |
| 1.000e+11 dyn·cm | 1.02e+05 kgf·cm | 10 kN·m |
| 1.000e+12 dyn·cm | 1.02e+06 kgf·cm | 100 kN·m |
| 1.000e+13 dyn·cm | 1.02e+07 kgf·cm | 1 MN·m |
| 1.000e+14 dyn·cm | 1.02e+08 kgf·cm | 10 MN·m |
1 dyn·cm = 1.0197e-6 kgf·cm.
Use N·m as the bridge: convert dyn·cm → N·m → kgf·cm.
Multiply result by 9.807e+05 to recover the original dyn·cm value.
Specifies engine torque output, drivetrain components, and wheel bolt torque in N·m and lbf·ft.
Designs fastener assemblies with torque specifications to achieve required bolt preload.
Selects motors and servos based on torque ratings in N·m or kgf·cm for joint actuation.
Calculates bending moments in beams and frames — moment = torque in structural analysis.
Follows torque charts in lbf·in and lbf·ft for airframe and engine fasteners per maintenance manuals.
Applies correct torque to flanges, pipe fittings, and coupling bolts using calibrated torque wrenches.
The dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm) is the CGS unit of torque, equal to 10⁻⁷ N·m. It was the standard torque unit in the CGS system widely used in physics before SI adoption.
Dyn·cm appears in astrophysics and some older physics literature. Magnetic dipole moments of particles are sometimes expressed in dyn·cm/G. The torque on a compass needle in Earth's magnetic field is on the order of 10² dyn·cm.
Interesting fact: One N·m = 10,000,000 dyn·cm exactly. The CGS system's dyne (10⁻⁵ N) and centimeter combine to give a unit 10⁷ times smaller than the N·m, making it inconveniently small for most engineering applications.
Kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) equals 0.01 kgf·m = 0.0980665 N·m. It is used for small motors, servos, and precision mechanical components, particularly in Japanese and Asian engineering datasheets.
RC servo motors, stepper motors, and small gear motors are commonly rated in kgf·cm. A typical hobby servo produces 3–10 kgf·cm; industrial servos range from 100 to 10,000 kgf·cm.
Interesting fact: A servo motor rated at 10 kgf·cm can hold a 10 kg weight at the end of a 1 cm arm — or equivalently, 1 kg at the end of a 10 cm arm. This intuitive interpretation is why kgf·cm persists in robotics and hobby electronics.
Converting Dyne-centimeter to Kilogram-force Centimeter is common across automotive, mechanical, robotics, and structural engineering. Metric countries use N·m and kN·m; the US uses lbf·ft and lbf·in; robotics uses kgf·cm. Accurate conversion is essential when working with international workshop manuals, equipment specs, and torque wrenches.
Quick reference: 10 dyn·cm = 1.0197e-5 kgf·cm. Reverse: 1 kgf·cm = 9.807e+05 dyn·cm. Exact factor: 1 dyn·cm = 1.0197e-6 kgf·cm.
All conversions use IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic, accurate to at least 8 significant figures.