Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-Centimeter Converter

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980.665

1 kgf·m = 980.665 N·cm

Formula:

N·cm = kgf·m × 980.665

With your value: 1 kgf·m = 980.665 N·cm

Other Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-Centimeter conversions

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

Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-Centimeter Conversion Table

Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m)	Newton-Centimeter (N·cm)
0.5	490.3325
1	980.665
2	1,961.33
5	4,903.325
10	9,806.65
15	14,709.975
20	19,613.3
25	24,516.625
50	49,033.25
100	98,066.5
250	245,166.25
500	490,332.5
1000	980,665

Newton-Centimeter to Kilogram-force Meter Conversion Table

Newton-Centimeter (N·cm)	Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m)
0.5	0.00051
1	0.00102
2	0.002039
5	0.005099
10	0.010197
15	0.015296
20	0.020394
25	0.025493
50	0.050986
100	0.101972
250	0.254929
500	0.509858
1000	1.019716

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 Meter (kgf·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

Newton-Centimeter (N·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

How to Convert Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-Centimeter

To convert from Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m) to Newton-Centimeter (N·cm), multiply the value by 980.665.

Formula: N·cm = kgf·m × 980.665

Reverse: kgf·m = N·cm × 0.0010197162

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Kilogram-force Meter. For example: 5 kgf·m
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 980.665
The result is: 4,903.325 N·cm

About Kilogram-force Meter

The kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a unit of torque. One kilogram-force meter equals 9.80665 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-Centimeter

The newton-centimeter (N·cm) is a unit of torque. One newton-centimeter equals 0.01 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are exactly 980.665 Newton-Centimeter in 1 Kilogram-force Meter. This means the conversion factor from Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-Centimeter is 980.665.

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

The formula to convert Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-Centimeter is: N·cm = kgf·m × 980.665. For example, to convert 10 Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-Centimeter, you would multiply 10 by 980.665.

What is a Kilogram-force Meter?