Convert torque units — Newton-meter, pound-force foot, kilogram-force meter and more.
| Unit | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| N·m | Newton-meter | 0.0980665 |
| kN·m | Kilonewton-meter | 0.0000980665 |
| lbf·ft | Pound-force Foot | 0.072330029 |
| lbf·in | Pound-force Inch | 0.86796035 |
| kgf·m | Kilogram-force Meter | 0.01 |
| dyn·cm | Dyne-centimeter | 980665 |
Formula: Dyne-centimeter = Kilogram-force Centimeter × 9.807e+05
Multiply any Kilogram-force Centimeter value by 9.807e+05 to get Dyne-centimeter.
Reverse: Kilogram-force Centimeter = Dyne-centimeter × 1.0197e-6
Common torque values — factor: 1 kgf·cm = 9.807e+05 dyn·cm
| Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm) | Dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 kgf·cm | 9.807e+04 dyn·cm | Tiny servo |
| 0.5 kgf·cm | 4.903e+05 dyn·cm | Micro servo |
| 1 kgf·cm | 9.807e+05 dyn·cm | Micro servo min |
| 5 kgf·cm | 4.903e+06 dyn·cm | Small servo |
| 10 kgf·cm | 9.807e+06 dyn·cm | Hobby servo max |
| 50 kgf·cm | 4.903e+07 dyn·cm | Small motor |
| 100 kgf·cm | 9.807e+07 dyn·cm | Medium servo |
| 500 kgf·cm | 4.903e+08 dyn·cm | Larger servo |
| 1000 kgf·cm | 9.807e+08 dyn·cm | Industrial servo |
| 5000 kgf·cm | 4.903e+09 dyn·cm | Large motor |
| 1e+04 kgf·cm | 9.807e+09 dyn·cm | ~981 N·m |
| 5e+04 kgf·cm | 4.903e+10 dyn·cm | Heavy motor |
| 1e+05 kgf·cm | 9.807e+10 dyn·cm | ~9,810 N·m |
| 1e+06 kgf·cm | 9.807e+11 dyn·cm | ~98 kN·m |
| 1e+07 kgf·cm | 9.807e+12 dyn·cm | ~981 kN·m |
1 kgf·cm = 9.807e+05 dyn·cm.
Use N·m as the bridge: convert kgf·cm → N·m → dyn·cm.
Multiply result by 1.0197e-6 to recover the original kgf·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.
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.
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.
Converting Kilogram-force Centimeter to Dyne-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 kgf·cm = 9.807e+06 dyn·cm. Reverse: 1 dyn·cm = 1.0197e-6 kgf·cm. Exact factor: 1 kgf·cm = 9.807e+05 dyn·cm.
All conversions use IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic, accurate to at least 8 significant figures.