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: Kilonewton-meter = Kilogram-force Centimeter × 9.8067e-5
Multiply any Kilogram-force Centimeter value by 9.8067e-5 to get Kilonewton-meter.
Reverse: Kilogram-force Centimeter = Kilonewton-meter × 1.02e+04
Common torque values — factor: 1 kgf·cm = 9.8067e-5 kN·m
| Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm) | Kilonewton-meter (kN·m) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 kgf·cm | 9.807e-06 kN·m | Tiny servo |
| 0.5 kgf·cm | 4.903e-05 kN·m | Micro servo |
| 1 kgf·cm | 9.807e-05 kN·m | Micro servo min |
| 5 kgf·cm | 0.0004903 kN·m | Small servo |
| 10 kgf·cm | 0.0009807 kN·m | Hobby servo max |
| 50 kgf·cm | 0.004903 kN·m | Small motor |
| 100 kgf·cm | 0.009807 kN·m | Medium servo |
| 500 kgf·cm | 0.04903 kN·m | Larger servo |
| 1000 kgf·cm | 0.09807 kN·m | Industrial servo |
| 5000 kgf·cm | 0.4903 kN·m | Large motor |
| 1e+04 kgf·cm | 0.9807 kN·m | ~981 N·m |
| 5e+04 kgf·cm | 4.903 kN·m | Heavy motor |
| 1e+05 kgf·cm | 9.807 kN·m | ~9,810 N·m |
| 1e+06 kgf·cm | 98.07 kN·m | ~98 kN·m |
| 1e+07 kgf·cm | 980.7 kN·m | ~981 kN·m |
1 kgf·cm = 9.8067e-5 kN·m.
Use N·m as the bridge: convert kgf·cm → N·m → kN·m.
Multiply result by 1.02e+04 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 kilonewton-meter (kN·m) equals 1,000 N·m and is used for large-scale torque in structural engineering, heavy machinery, and civil infrastructure. Bridge bolts, crane slewing rings, and wind turbine gearboxes operate in the kN·m range.
Structural engineering uses kN·m for bending moments in beams, columns, and foundations. A typical car wheel bolt is torqued to about 0.1 kN·m; a large wind turbine main shaft may experience torques of 1,000–10,000 kN·m.
Interesting fact: The torque needed to loosen a rusted M24 bolt in civil construction can exceed 1 kN·m. The main rotor shaft of a 5 MW offshore wind turbine transmits over 4,000 kN·m of torque in high winds.
Converting Kilogram-force Centimeter to Kilonewton-meter 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 = 0.0009807 kN·m. Reverse: 1 kN·m = 1.02e+04 kgf·cm. Exact factor: 1 kgf·cm = 9.8067e-5 kN·m.
All conversions use IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic, accurate to at least 8 significant figures.