Convert torque units — Newton-meter, pound-force foot, kilogram-force meter and more.
| Unit | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| N·m | Newton-meter | 9.80665 |
| kN·m | Kilonewton-meter | 0.00980665 |
| lbf·ft | Pound-force Foot | 7.2330029 |
| lbf·in | Pound-force Inch | 86.796035 |
| kgf·cm | Kilogram-force Centimeter | 100 |
| dyn·cm | Dyne-centimeter | 98066500 |
Formula: Kilogram-force Centimeter = Kilogram-force Meter × 100
Multiply any Kilogram-force Meter value by 100 to get Kilogram-force Centimeter.
Reverse: Kilogram-force Meter = Kilogram-force Centimeter × 0.01
Common torque values — factor: 1 kgf·m = 100 kgf·cm
| Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m) | Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 kgf·m | 0.1 kgf·cm | 1 N·m approx |
| 0.01 kgf·m | 1 kgf·cm | 0.1 N·m |
| 0.1 kgf·m | 10 kgf·cm | 1 N·m |
| 1 kgf·m | 100 kgf·cm | ~9.8 N·m |
| 5 kgf·m | 500 kgf·cm | ~49 N·m |
| 10 kgf·m | 1000 kgf·cm | ~98 N·m small car |
| 50 kgf·m | 5000 kgf·cm | ~490 N·m car engine |
| 100 kgf·m | 1e+04 kgf·cm | ~981 N·m |
| 500 kgf·m | 5e+04 kgf·cm | ~4,900 N·m |
| 1000 kgf·m | 1e+05 kgf·cm | ~9,800 N·m |
| 5000 kgf·m | 5e+05 kgf·cm | ~49 kN·m |
| 1e+04 kgf·m | 1e+06 kgf·cm | ~98 kN·m |
| 1e+05 kgf·m | 1e+07 kgf·cm | ~981 kN·m |
| 1e+06 kgf·m | 1e+08 kgf·cm | ~9.8 MN·m |
| 1e+07 kgf·m | 1.000e+09 kgf·cm | Max scale |
1 kgf·m = 100 kgf·cm.
Use N·m as the bridge: convert kgf·m → N·m → kgf·cm.
Multiply result by 0.01 to recover the original kgf·m 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 meter (kgf·m) is a traditional metric torque unit where the force is expressed as the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity. One kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m. It was widely used before SI standardization.
kgf·m remains in use in older machinery manuals, Japanese and Russian engineering documentation, and some legacy industrial specifications. A torque of 1 kgf·m equals the torque from 1 kg hanging 1 meter from a pivot.
Interesting fact: The kgf·m is sometimes loosely called 'meter-kilogram' or 'kilogram-meter' in older texts. The confusion between kgf (force) and kg (mass) is why SI replaced it with the newton-meter.
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 Kilogram-force Meter 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 kgf·m = 1000 kgf·cm. Reverse: 1 kgf·cm = 0.01 kgf·m. Exact factor: 1 kgf·m = 100 kgf·cm.
All conversions use IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic, accurate to at least 8 significant figures.