Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Meter Converter

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0.098067

1 kgf·cm = 0.098067 N·m

Formula:

N·m = kgf·cm × 0.0980665

With your value: 1 kgf·cm = 0.0980665 N·m

Other Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Meter conversions

2 kgf·cm to N·m 3 kgf·cm to N·m 4 kgf·cm to N·m 5 kgf·cm to N·m 6 kgf·cm to N·m 7 kgf·cm to N·m 8 kgf·cm to N·m

Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Meter Conversion Table

Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm)	Newton-Meter (N·m)
0.5	0.049033
1	0.098067
2	0.196133
5	0.490333
10	0.980665
15	1.470998
20	1.96133
25	2.451663
50	4.903325
100	9.80665
250	24.516625
500	49.03325
1000	98.0665

Newton-Meter to Kilogram-force Centimeter Conversion Table

Newton-Meter (N·m)	Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm)
0.5	5.098581
1	10.197162
2	20.394324
5	50.985811
10	101.971621
15	152.957432
20	203.943243
25	254.929053
50	509.858106
100	1,019.716213
250	2,549.290532
500	5,098.581065
1000	10,197.16213

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm)

Torque

Exact conversion

Derived from the newton metre; imperial torque uses the exact pound-force and foot.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Newton-Meter (N·m)

Torque

Exact conversion

Derived from the newton metre; imperial torque uses the exact pound-force and foot.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Meter

To convert from Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm) to Newton-Meter (N·m), multiply the value by 0.0980665.

Formula: N·m = kgf·cm × 0.0980665

Reverse: kgf·cm = N·m × 10.1971621298

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Kilogram-force Centimeter. For example: 5 kgf·cm
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.0980665
The result is: 0.490333 N·m

About Kilogram-force Centimeter

The kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) is a unit of torque. One kilogram-force centimeter equals 0.0980665 newton metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other torque unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: torque calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Newton-Meter

The newton-meter (N·m) is the SI unit of torque (also called moment). It is the torque resulting from a force of one newton applied perpendicularly to a moment arm of one meter.

Common uses: engine torque, bolt tightening, mechanical engineering.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Newton-Meter are in 1 Kilogram-force Centimeter?

There are exactly 0.0980665 Newton-Meter in 1 Kilogram-force Centimeter. This means the conversion factor from Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Meter is 0.0980665.

What is the formula to convert Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Meter?

The formula to convert Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Meter is: N·m = kgf·cm × 0.0980665. For example, to convert 10 Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Meter, you would multiply 10 by 0.0980665.

What is a Kilogram-force Centimeter?