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: Newton-meter = Kilogram-force Centimeter × 0.09807
Multiply any Kilogram-force Centimeter value by 0.09807 to get Newton-meter.
Reverse: Kilogram-force Centimeter = Newton-meter × 10.2
Common torque values — factor: 1 kgf·cm = 0.09807 N·m
| Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm) | Newton-meter (N·m) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 kgf·cm | 0.009807 N·m | Tiny servo |
| 0.5 kgf·cm | 0.04903 N·m | Micro servo |
| 1 kgf·cm | 0.09807 N·m | Micro servo min |
| 5 kgf·cm | 0.4903 N·m | Small servo |
| 10 kgf·cm | 0.9807 N·m | Hobby servo max |
| 50 kgf·cm | 4.903 N·m | Small motor |
| 100 kgf·cm | 9.807 N·m | Medium servo |
| 500 kgf·cm | 49.03 N·m | Larger servo |
| 1000 kgf·cm | 98.07 N·m | Industrial servo |
| 5000 kgf·cm | 490.3 N·m | Large motor |
| 1e+04 kgf·cm | 980.7 N·m | ~981 N·m |
| 5e+04 kgf·cm | 4903 N·m | Heavy motor |
| 1e+05 kgf·cm | 9807 N·m | ~9,810 N·m |
| 1e+06 kgf·cm | 9.807e+04 N·m | ~98 kN·m |
| 1e+07 kgf·cm | 9.807e+05 N·m | ~981 kN·m |
kgf·cm × 0.09807 = N·m. Round to × 0.098.
10.2 kgf·cm ≈ 1 N·m. 100 kgf·cm = 9.81 N·m.
N·m × 10.197 = kgf·cm.
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 newton-meter (N·m) is the SI unit of torque (and also of energy — though context distinguishes them). It equals the torque produced by a force of one newton applied at a perpendicular distance of one meter from the pivot point. It was formally adopted with the SI system in 1960.
N·m is the universal torque unit in engineering specifications worldwide. Engine torque, fastener torque specifications, structural bolt preloads, and industrial machinery torque ratings all use N·m in metric specifications.
Interesting fact: 1 N·m of torque equals 1 joule of energy — but they are conceptually different: torque is a rotational force (vector), energy is a scalar. The same unit is used because both involve force × distance, just in different geometric contexts.
Converting Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-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 = 0.9807 N·m. Reverse: 1 N·m = 10.2 kgf·cm. Exact factor: 1 kgf·cm = 0.09807 N·m.
All conversions use IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic, accurate to at least 8 significant figures.